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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.50, 5,382.75 and 991.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.50, 5,382.75 and 991.44 is: 1,487.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.50 : 5,382.75 = 991.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.50/5,382.75 = 991.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.50x = 5,382.75 × 991.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.50x = 5,336,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,336,673.66/3,588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.16

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