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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,582.94, 5,373.34 and 1,391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,582.94, 5,373.34 and 1,391.14 is: 2,086.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,582.94 : 5,373.34 = 1,391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,582.94/5,373.34 = 1,391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,582.94x = 5,373.34 × 1,391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,582.94x = 7,475,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,475,068.21/3,582.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.29

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