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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.28, 5,392.80 and 998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.28, 5,392.80 and 998.24 is: 1,497.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.28 : 5,392.80 = 998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.28/5,392.80 = 998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.28x = 5,392.80 × 998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.28x = 5,383,308.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383,308.67/3,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.33

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