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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.71, 5,382.46 and 991.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.71, 5,382.46 and 991.65 is: 1,487.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.71 : 5,382.46 = 991.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.71/5,382.46 = 991.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.71x = 5,382.46 × 991.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.71x = 5,337,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,337,511.50/3,588.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.31

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