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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.80, 5,367.33 and 1,112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.80, 5,367.33 and 1,112.87 is: 1,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.80 : 5,367.33 = 1,112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.80/5,367.33 = 1,112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.80x = 5,367.33 × 1,112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.80x = 5,973,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,153.96/3,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.50

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