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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,893.15, 8,839.42 and 1,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,893.15, 8,839.42 and 1,997.59 is: 2,996.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,893.15 : 8,839.42 = 1,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,893.15/8,839.42 = 1,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,893.15x = 8,839.42 × 1,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,893.15x = 17,657,537.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,657,537.00/5,893.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.28

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