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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.70, 5,383.04 and 991.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.70, 5,383.04 and 991.63 is: 1,487.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.70 : 5,383.04 = 991.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.70/5,383.04 = 991.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.70x = 5,383.04 × 991.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.70x = 5,337,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,952.08/3,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.44

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