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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.84, 5,382.54 and 991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.84, 5,382.54 and 991.17 is: 1,486.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.84 : 5,382.54 = 991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.84/5,382.54 = 991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.84x = 5,382.54 × 991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.84x = 5,335,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,335,012.17/3,588.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.56

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