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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,587.94, 5,382.36 and 1,122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,587.94, 5,382.36 and 1,122.30 is: 1,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,587.94 : 5,382.36 = 1,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,587.94/5,382.36 = 1,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,587.94x = 5,382.36 × 1,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,587.94x = 6,040,622.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,040,622.63/3,587.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.59

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