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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.93, 5,390.40 and 1,511.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.93, 5,390.40 and 1,511.86 is: 2,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.93 : 5,390.40 = 1,511.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.93/5,390.40 = 1,511.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.93x = 5,390.40 × 1,511.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.93x = 8,149,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,149,530.14/3,592.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.21

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