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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.70, 5,389.04 and 1,127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.70, 5,389.04 and 1,127.73 is: 1,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.70 : 5,389.04 = 1,127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.70/5,389.04 = 1,127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.70x = 5,389.04 × 1,127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.70x = 6,077,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,077,384.90/3,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.60

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