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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.67, 5,382.51 and 1,508.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.67, 5,382.51 and 1,508.94 is: 2,260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.67 : 5,382.51 = 1,508.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.67/5,382.51 = 1,508.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.67x = 5,382.51 × 1,508.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.67x = 8,121,884.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,884.64/3,592.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,260.68

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