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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.71, 5,385.45 and 993.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.71, 5,385.45 and 993.66 is: 1,490.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.71 : 5,385.45 = 993.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.71/5,385.45 = 993.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.71x = 5,385.45 × 993.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.71x = 5,351,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,306.25/3,590.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.32

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