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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,879.71, 8,819.58 and 1,986.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,879.71, 8,819.58 and 1,986.85 is: 2,980.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,879.71 : 8,819.58 = 1,986.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,879.71/8,819.58 = 1,986.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,879.71x = 8,819.58 × 1,986.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,879.71x = 17,523,182.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,523,182.52/5,879.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.28

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