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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.42, 5,565.58 and 1,370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.42, 5,565.58 and 1,370.93 is: 2,055.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.42 : 5,565.58 = 1,370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.42/5,565.58 = 1,370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.42x = 5,565.58 × 1,370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.42x = 7,629,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,629,989.33/3,711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.81

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