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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.62, 5,388.96 and 995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.62, 5,388.96 and 995.76 is: 1,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.62 : 5,388.96 = 995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.62/5,388.96 = 995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.62x = 5,388.96 × 995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.62x = 5,366,110.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366,110.81/3,592.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.65

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