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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,898.56, 8,849.21 and 2,002.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,898.56, 8,849.21 and 2,002.97 is: 3,004.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,898.56 : 8,849.21 = 2,002.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,898.56/8,849.21 = 2,002.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,898.56x = 8,849.21 × 2,002.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,898.56x = 17,724,729.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,724,729.28/5,898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.92

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