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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,542.94, 5,314.43 and 1,592.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,542.94, 5,314.43 and 1,592.87 is: 2,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,542.94 : 5,314.43 = 1,592.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,542.94/5,314.43 = 1,592.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,542.94x = 5,314.43 × 1,592.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,542.94x = 8,465,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,465,161.58/3,542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.30

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