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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.35, 5,381.15 and 1,509.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.35, 5,381.15 and 1,509.35 is: 2,263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.35 : 5,381.15 = 1,509.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.35/5,381.15 = 1,509.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.35x = 5,381.15 × 1,509.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.35x = 8,122,004.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122,004.30/3,588.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,263.44

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