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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,704.61, 5,556.87 and 1,107.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,704.61, 5,556.87 and 1,107.57 is: 1,661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,704.61 : 5,556.87 = 1,107.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,704.61/5,556.87 = 1,107.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,704.61x = 5,556.87 × 1,107.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,704.61x = 6,154,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,154,622.51/3,704.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.34

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