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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.72, 5,388.93 and 1,251.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.72, 5,388.93 and 1,251.90 is: 1,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.72 : 5,388.93 = 1,251.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.72/5,388.93 = 1,251.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.72x = 5,388.93 × 1,251.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.72x = 6,746,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,746,401.47/3,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.32

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