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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.39, 5,390.10 and 996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.39, 5,390.10 and 996.14 is: 1,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.39 : 5,390.10 = 996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.39/5,390.10 = 996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.39x = 5,390.10 × 996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.39x = 5,369,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,369,294.21/3,593.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.21

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