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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,734.98, 8,599.03 and 1,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,734.98, 8,599.03 and 1,985.52 is: 2,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,734.98 : 8,599.03 = 1,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,734.98/8,599.03 = 1,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,734.98x = 8,599.03 × 1,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,734.98x = 17,073,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073,573.33/5,734.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.09

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