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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,893.58, 8,839.76 and 1,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,893.58, 8,839.76 and 1,997.88 is: 2,996.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,893.58 : 8,839.76 = 1,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,893.58/8,839.76 = 1,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,893.58x = 8,839.76 × 1,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,893.58x = 17,660,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,660,769.72/5,893.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.61

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