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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.42, 8,841.15 and 1,999.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.42, 8,841.15 and 1,999.89 is: 2,997.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.42 : 8,841.15 = 1,999.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.42/8,841.15 = 1,999.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.42x = 8,841.15 × 1,999.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.42x = 17,681,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,327.47/5,898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.64

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