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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.49, 5,388.71 and 2,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.49, 5,388.71 and 2,127.20 is: 3,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.49 : 5,388.71 = 2,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.49/5,388.71 = 2,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.49x = 5,388.71 × 2,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.49x = 11,462,826.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462,826.33/3,592.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.78

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