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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.47, 5,389.08 and 995.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.47, 5,389.08 and 995.41 is: 1,493.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.47 : 5,389.08 = 995.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.47/5,389.08 = 995.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.47x = 5,389.08 × 995.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.47x = 5,364,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,344.12/3,592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.22

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