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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.34, 8,919.48 and 1,998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.34, 8,919.48 and 1,998.24 is: 2,996.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.34 : 8,919.48 = 1,998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.34/8,919.48 = 1,998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.34x = 8,919.48 × 1,998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.34x = 17,823,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,261.72/5,948.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.34

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