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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.61, 5,567.42 and 1,079.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.61, 5,567.42 and 1,079.28 is: 1,618.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.61 : 5,567.42 = 1,079.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.61/5,567.42 = 1,079.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.61x = 5,567.42 × 1,079.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.61x = 6,008,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008,805.06/3,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.92

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