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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.08, 5,370.77 and 1,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.08, 5,370.77 and 1,114.32 is: 1,671.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.08 : 5,370.77 = 1,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.08/5,370.77 = 1,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.08x = 5,370.77 × 1,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.08x = 5,984,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,984,750.85/3,580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.68

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