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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,706.88, 5,558.68 and 1,109.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,706.88, 5,558.68 and 1,109.21 is: 1,663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,706.88 : 5,558.68 = 1,109.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,706.88/5,558.68 = 1,109.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,706.88x = 5,558.68 × 1,109.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,706.88x = 6,165,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,165,743.44/3,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.32

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