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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,583.32, 5,374.98 and 986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,583.32, 5,374.98 and 986.28 is: 1,479.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,583.32 : 5,374.98 = 986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,583.32/5,374.98 = 986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,583.32x = 5,374.98 × 986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,583.32x = 5,301,235.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,301,235.27/3,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.42

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