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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.08, 5,566.93 and 1,114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.08, 5,566.93 and 1,114.02 is: 1,671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.08 : 5,566.93 = 1,114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.08/5,566.93 = 1,114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.08x = 5,566.93 × 1,114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.08x = 6,201,668.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,668.57/3,711.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.12

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