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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.78, 5,386.22 and 993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.78, 5,386.22 and 993.72 is: 1,490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.78 : 5,386.22 = 993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.78/5,386.22 = 993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.78x = 5,386.22 × 993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.78x = 5,352,394.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,394.54/3,590.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.59

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