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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.63, 5,393.44 and 998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.63, 5,393.44 and 998.56 is: 1,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.63 : 5,393.44 = 998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.63/5,393.44 = 998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.63x = 5,393.44 × 998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.63x = 5,385,673.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,385,673.45/3,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.84

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