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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.39, 5,382.68 and 991.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.39, 5,382.68 and 991.32 is: 1,487.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.39 : 5,382.68 = 991.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.39/5,382.68 = 991.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.39x = 5,382.68 × 991.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.39x = 5,335,953.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,335,953.38/3,588.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.00

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