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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,710.58, 5,563.95 and 1,113.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,710.58, 5,563.95 and 1,113.18 is: 1,669.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,710.58 : 5,563.95 = 1,113.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,710.58/5,563.95 = 1,113.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,710.58x = 5,563.95 × 1,113.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,710.58x = 6,193,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,193,677.86/3,710.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.19

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