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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.80, 5,382.72 and 991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.80, 5,382.72 and 991.92 is: 1,487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.80 : 5,382.72 = 991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.80/5,382.72 = 991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.80x = 5,382.72 × 991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.80x = 5,339,227.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,227.62/3,588.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.75

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