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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.65, 5,562.38 and 1,110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.65, 5,562.38 and 1,110.59 is: 1,666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.65 : 5,562.38 = 1,110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.65/5,562.38 = 1,110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.65x = 5,562.38 × 1,110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.65x = 6,177,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,177,505.35/3,707.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.15

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