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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.79, 5,390.49 and 1,513.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.79, 5,390.49 and 1,513.31 is: 2,270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.79 : 5,390.49 = 1,513.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.79/5,390.49 = 1,513.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.79x = 5,390.49 × 1,513.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.79x = 8,157,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,157,482.42/3,592.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.52

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