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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.64, 5,391.34 and 996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.64, 5,391.34 and 996.97 is: 1,495.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.64 : 5,391.34 = 996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.64/5,391.34 = 996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.64x = 5,391.34 × 996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.64x = 5,375,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,375,004.24/3,594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.28

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