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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.63, 5,382.96 and 991.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.63, 5,382.96 and 991.59 is: 1,487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.63 : 5,382.96 = 991.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.63/5,382.96 = 991.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.63x = 5,382.96 × 991.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.63x = 5,337,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,662.39/3,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.38

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