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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,595.98, 5,394.32 and 998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,595.98, 5,394.32 and 998.90 is: 1,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,595.98 : 5,394.32 = 998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,595.98/5,394.32 = 998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,595.98x = 5,394.32 × 998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,595.98x = 5,388,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,388,386.25/3,595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.45

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