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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.72, 5,566.98 and 1,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.72, 5,566.98 and 1,114.20 is: 1,671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.72 : 5,566.98 = 1,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.72/5,566.98 = 1,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.72x = 5,566.98 × 1,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.72x = 6,202,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202,729.12/3,711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671.12

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