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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.59, 5,366.22 and 1,112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.59, 5,366.22 and 1,112.36 is: 1,668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.59 : 5,366.22 = 1,112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.59/5,366.22 = 1,112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.59x = 5,366.22 × 1,112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.59x = 5,969,141.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,969,141.65/3,577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.48

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