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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.55, 5,371.34 and 1,115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.55, 5,371.34 and 1,115.62 is: 1,673.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.55 : 5,371.34 = 1,115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.55/5,371.34 = 1,115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.55x = 5,371.34 × 1,115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.55x = 5,992,374.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992,374.33/3,580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.59

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