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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,890.31, 8,835.46 and 1,997.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,890.31, 8,835.46 and 1,997.45 is: 2,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,890.31 : 8,835.46 = 1,997.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,890.31/8,835.46 = 1,997.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,890.31x = 8,835.46 × 1,997.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,890.31x = 17,648,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,648,389.58/5,890.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.17

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