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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.14, 5,392.71 and 998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.14, 5,392.71 and 998.10 is: 1,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.14 : 5,392.71 = 998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.14/5,392.71 = 998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.14x = 5,392.71 × 998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.14x = 5,382,463.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,463.85/3,595.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.15

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