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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,594.76, 5,391.98 and 997.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,594.76, 5,391.98 and 997.64 is: 1,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,594.76 : 5,391.98 = 997.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,594.76/5,391.98 = 997.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,594.76x = 5,391.98 × 997.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,594.76x = 5,379,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,254.93/3,594.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.42

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