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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,590.95, 5,386.41 and 993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,590.95, 5,386.41 and 993.88 is: 1,490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,590.95 : 5,386.41 = 993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,590.95/5,386.41 = 993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,590.95x = 5,386.41 × 993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,590.95x = 5,353,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,353,418.24/3,590.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.81

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