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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.34, 5,386.59 and 1,125.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.34, 5,386.59 and 1,125.51 is: 1,688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.34 : 5,386.59 = 1,125.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.34/5,386.59 = 1,125.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.34x = 5,386.59 × 1,125.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.34x = 6,062,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,660.91/3,590.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.60

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