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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.70, 5,567.93 and 1,372.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.70, 5,567.93 and 1,372.33 is: 2,058.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.70 : 5,567.93 = 1,372.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.70/5,567.93 = 1,372.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.70x = 5,567.93 × 1,372.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.70x = 7,641,037.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,641,037.38/3,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.64

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