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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.51, 5,388.76 and 1,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.51, 5,388.76 and 1,127.54 is: 1,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.51 : 5,388.76 = 1,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.51/5,388.76 = 1,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.51x = 5,388.76 × 1,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.51x = 6,076,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,057.33/3,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.31

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