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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.53, 5,383.10 and 991.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.53, 5,383.10 and 991.47 is: 1,487.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.53 : 5,383.10 = 991.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.53/5,383.10 = 991.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.53x = 5,383.10 × 991.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.53x = 5,337,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,171.18/3,588.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.29

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