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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,579.93, 5,367.95 and 1,114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,579.93, 5,367.95 and 1,114.08 is: 1,670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,579.93 : 5,367.95 = 1,114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,579.93/5,367.95 = 1,114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,579.93x = 5,367.95 × 1,114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,579.93x = 5,980,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,980,320.17/3,579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.51

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