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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,589.62, 5,386.89 and 1,398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,589.62, 5,386.89 and 1,398.36 is: 2,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,589.62 : 5,386.89 = 1,398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,589.62/5,386.89 = 1,398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,589.62x = 5,386.89 × 1,398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,589.62x = 7,532,811.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,532,811.50/3,589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.50

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