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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.59, 5,393.36 and 927.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.59, 5,393.36 and 927.17 is: 1,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.59 : 5,393.36 = 927.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.59/5,393.36 = 927.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.59x = 5,393.36 × 927.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.59x = 5,000,570.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,570.44/3,595.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.75

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