Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,596, 5,394 and 998.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,596, 5,394 and 998.96 is: 1,498.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,596 : 5,394 = 998.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,596/5,394 = 998.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,596x = 5,394 × 998.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,596x = 5,388,390.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,388,390.24/3,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,498.44
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