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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.16, 5,385.24 and 1,124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.16, 5,385.24 and 1,124.88 is: 1,687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.16 : 5,385.24 = 1,124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.16/5,385.24 = 1,124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.16x = 5,385.24 × 1,124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.16x = 6,057,748.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,057,748.77/3,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.32

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