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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.38, 5,389.08 and 1,512.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.38, 5,389.08 and 1,512.48 is: 2,268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.38 : 5,389.08 = 1,512.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.38/5,389.08 = 1,512.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.38x = 5,389.08 × 1,512.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.38x = 8,150,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150,875.72/3,592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.93

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