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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.88, 5,366.82 and 1,112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.88, 5,366.82 and 1,112.86 is: 1,669.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.88 : 5,366.82 = 1,112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.88/5,366.82 = 1,112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.88x = 5,366.82 × 1,112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.88x = 5,972,492.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,972,492.47/3,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.28

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