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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,588.97, 5,383.76 and 991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,588.97, 5,383.76 and 991.91 is: 1,487.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,588.97 : 5,383.76 = 991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,588.97/5,383.76 = 991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,588.97x = 5,383.76 × 991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,588.97x = 5,340,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,340,194.40/3,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.95

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