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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,589.85, 5,385.08 and 992.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,589.85, 5,385.08 and 992.78 is: 1,489.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,589.85 : 5,385.08 = 992.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,589.85/5,385.08 = 992.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,589.85x = 5,385.08 × 992.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,589.85x = 5,346,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346,167.83/3,589.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.25

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