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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.55, 5,565.22 and 1,371.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.55, 5,565.22 and 1,371.65 is: 2,057.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.55 : 5,565.22 = 1,371.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.55/5,565.22 = 1,371.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.55x = 5,565.22 × 1,371.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.55x = 7,633,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,633,527.15/3,710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.25

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