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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.38, 5,388.57 and 1,127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.38, 5,388.57 and 1,127.42 is: 1,691.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.38 : 5,388.57 = 1,127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.38/5,388.57 = 1,127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.38x = 5,388.57 × 1,127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.38x = 6,075,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,181.59/3,592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.13

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