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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.68, 5,385.30 and 1,251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.68, 5,385.30 and 1,251.14 is: 1,875.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.68 : 5,385.30 = 1,251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.68/5,385.30 = 1,251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.68x = 5,385.30 × 1,251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.68x = 6,737,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,737,764.24/3,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.94

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