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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.35, 5,384.82 and 1,397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.35, 5,384.82 and 1,397.53 is: 2,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.35 : 5,384.82 = 1,397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.35/5,384.82 = 1,397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.35x = 5,384.82 × 1,397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.35x = 7,525,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525,420.57/3,591.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.43

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