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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,593.63, 5,390.44 and 996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,593.63, 5,390.44 and 996.56 is: 1,494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,593.63 : 5,390.44 = 996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,593.63/5,390.44 = 996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,593.63x = 5,390.44 × 996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,593.63x = 5,371,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,371,907.87/3,593.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.84

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