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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.78, 5,386.17 and 1,125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.78, 5,386.17 and 1,125.96 is: 1,688.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.78 : 5,386.17 = 1,125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.78/5,386.17 = 1,125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.78x = 5,386.17 × 1,125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.78x = 6,064,611.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064,611.97/3,591.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.47

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