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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,591.93, 5,388.90 and 1,510.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,591.93, 5,388.90 and 1,510.86 is: 2,266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,591.93 : 5,388.90 = 1,510.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,591.93/5,388.90 = 1,510.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,591.93x = 5,388.90 × 1,510.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,591.93x = 8,141,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,141,873.45/3,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.71

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