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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.99, 5,367.91 and 1,112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.99, 5,367.91 and 1,112.84 is: 1,669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.99 : 5,367.91 = 1,112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.99/5,367.91 = 1,112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.99x = 5,367.91 × 1,112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.99x = 5,973,593.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,973,593.95/3,577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.54

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