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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,732.64, 5,598.32 and 996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,732.64, 5,598.32 and 996 is: 1,493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,732.64 : 5,598.32 = 996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,732.64/5,598.32 = 996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,732.64x = 5,598.32 × 996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,732.64x = 5,575,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,575,926.72/3,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.83

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