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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.46, 5,385.79 and 1,125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.46, 5,385.79 and 1,125.62 is: 1,687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.46 : 5,385.79 = 1,125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.46/5,385.79 = 1,125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.46x = 5,385.79 × 1,125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.46x = 6,062,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062,352.94/3,591.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.99

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