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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.96, 5,568.57 and 1,371.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,711.96, 5,568.57 and 1,371.98 is: 2,058.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,711.96 : 5,568.57 = 1,371.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,711.96/5,568.57 = 1,371.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,711.96x = 5,568.57 × 1,371.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,711.96x = 7,639,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,639,938.83/3,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.19

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