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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,586.94, 5,380.41 and 989.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,586.94, 5,380.41 and 989.88 is: 1,484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,586.94 : 5,380.41 = 989.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,586.94/5,380.41 = 989.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,586.94x = 5,380.41 × 989.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,586.94x = 5,325,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325,960.25/3,586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.82

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