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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.52, 5,385.87 and 993.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.52, 5,385.87 and 993.45 is: 1,490.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.52 : 5,385.87 = 993.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.52/5,385.87 = 993.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.52x = 5,385.87 × 993.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.52x = 5,350,592.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350,592.55/3,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.20

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