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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.28, 5,379.42 and 989.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.28, 5,379.42 and 989.42 is: 1,484.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.28 : 5,379.42 = 989.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.28/5,379.42 = 989.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.28x = 5,379.42 × 989.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.28x = 5,322,505.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322,505.74/3,586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.13

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