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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.44, 5,388.66 and 1,127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.44, 5,388.66 and 1,127.45 is: 1,691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.44 : 5,388.66 = 1,127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.44/5,388.66 = 1,127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.44x = 5,388.66 × 1,127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.44x = 6,075,441.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,441.90/3,592.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.18

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