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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.64, 5,388.39 and 1,126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.64, 5,388.39 and 1,126.51 is: 1,690.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.64 : 5,388.39 = 1,126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.64/5,388.39 = 1,126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.64x = 5,388.39 × 1,126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.64x = 6,070,061.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,070,061.75/3,591.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.05

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