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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.32, 5,381.87 and 991.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.32, 5,381.87 and 991.26 is: 1,486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.32 : 5,381.87 = 991.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.32/5,381.87 = 991.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.32x = 5,381.87 × 991.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.32x = 5,334,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,334,827.50/3,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.72

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