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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,679.98, 8,521.35 and 1,982.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,679.98, 8,521.35 and 1,982.24 is: 2,973.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,679.98 : 8,521.35 = 1,982.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,679.98/8,521.35 = 1,982.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,679.98x = 8,521.35 × 1,982.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,679.98x = 16,891,360.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891,360.82/5,679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.84

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