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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.42, 5,566.50 and 1,113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.42, 5,566.50 and 1,113.84 is: 1,670.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.42 : 5,566.50 = 1,113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.42/5,566.50 = 1,113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.42x = 5,566.50 × 1,113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.42x = 6,200,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,200,190.36/3,711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.57

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