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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.72, 5,565.88 and 1,114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.72, 5,565.88 and 1,114.12 is: 1,670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.72 : 5,565.88 = 1,114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.72/5,565.88 = 1,114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.72x = 5,565.88 × 1,114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.72x = 6,201,058.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,058.23/3,711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.67

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