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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,589, 5,383.50 and 956.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,589, 5,383.50 and 956.51 is: 1,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,589 : 5,383.50 = 956.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,589/5,383.50 = 956.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,589x = 5,383.50 × 956.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,589x = 5,149,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,371.59/3,589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.77

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