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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.28, 5,391.40 and 1,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.28, 5,391.40 and 1,129.44 is: 1,693.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.28 : 5,391.40 = 1,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.28/5,391.40 = 1,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.28x = 5,391.40 × 1,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.28x = 6,089,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089,262.82/3,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.68

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