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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.02, 5,388.61 and 1,510.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.02, 5,388.61 and 1,510.89 is: 2,267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.02 : 5,388.61 = 1,510.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.02/5,388.61 = 1,510.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.02x = 5,388.61 × 1,510.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.02x = 8,141,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,575.81/3,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.21

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