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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,707.81, 5,561.90 and 1,110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,707.81, 5,561.90 and 1,110.50 is: 1,665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,707.81 : 5,561.90 = 1,110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,707.81/5,561.90 = 1,110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,707.81x = 5,561.90 × 1,110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,707.81x = 6,176,489.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176,489.95/3,707.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.81

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