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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.26, 5,392.73 and 998.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.26, 5,392.73 and 998.14 is: 1,497.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.26 : 5,392.73 = 998.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.26/5,392.73 = 998.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.26x = 5,392.73 × 998.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.26x = 5,382,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382,699.52/3,595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.17

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