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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.39, 5,388.60 and 995.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.39, 5,388.60 and 995.14 is: 1,492.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.39 : 5,388.60 = 995.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.39/5,388.60 = 995.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.39x = 5,388.60 × 995.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.39x = 5,362,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,362,411.40/3,592.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.71

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