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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.98, 5,390.35 and 1,513.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.98, 5,390.35 and 1,513.14 is: 2,270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.98 : 5,390.35 = 1,513.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.98/5,390.35 = 1,513.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.98x = 5,390.35 × 1,513.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.98x = 8,156,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,156,354.20/3,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,270.08

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