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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.63, 5,383.01 and 991.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.63, 5,383.01 and 991.63 is: 1,487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.63 : 5,383.01 = 991.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.63/5,383.01 = 991.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.63x = 5,383.01 × 991.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.63x = 5,337,954.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,954.21/3,588.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.46

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