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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,598.53, 5,397.34 and 1,519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,598.53, 5,397.34 and 1,519.36 is: 2,278.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,598.53 : 5,397.34 = 1,519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,598.53/5,397.34 = 1,519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,598.53x = 5,397.34 × 1,519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,598.53x = 8,200,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,200,502.50/3,598.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.85

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