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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.56, 5,385.72 and 1,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.56, 5,385.72 and 1,398.62 is: 2,097.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.56 : 5,385.72 = 1,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.56/5,385.72 = 1,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.56x = 5,385.72 × 1,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.56x = 7,532,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,575.71/3,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,097.30

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