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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.05, 5,388.80 and 1,127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.05, 5,388.80 and 1,127.55 is: 1,691.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.05 : 5,388.80 = 1,127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.05/5,388.80 = 1,127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.05x = 5,388.80 × 1,127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.05x = 6,076,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,141.44/3,593.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.08

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