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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.76, 5,385.99 and 993.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.76, 5,385.99 and 993.63 is: 1,490.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.76 : 5,385.99 = 993.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.76/5,385.99 = 993.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.76x = 5,385.99 × 993.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.76x = 5,351,681.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,351,681.24/3,590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.40

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