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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.93, 5,383.94 and 1,280.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.93, 5,383.94 and 1,280.25 is: 1,920.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.93 : 5,383.94 = 1,280.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.93/5,383.94 = 1,280.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.93x = 5,383.94 × 1,280.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.93x = 6,892,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,782.78/3,588.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.57

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