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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.25, 5,391.69 and 997.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.25, 5,391.69 and 997.21 is: 1,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.25 : 5,391.69 = 997.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.25/5,391.69 = 997.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.25x = 5,391.69 × 997.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.25x = 5,376,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,376,647.18/3,594.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.90

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