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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.62, 5,388.14 and 1,127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.62, 5,388.14 and 1,127.11 is: 1,690.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.62 : 5,388.14 = 1,127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.62/5,388.14 = 1,127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.62x = 5,388.14 × 1,127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.62x = 6,073,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,073,026.48/3,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.42

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