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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,974.96, 8,964.63 and 2,080.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,974.96, 8,964.63 and 2,080.48 is: 3,121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,974.96 : 8,964.63 = 2,080.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,974.96/8,964.63 = 2,080.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,974.96x = 8,964.63 × 2,080.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,974.96x = 18,650,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,650,733.42/5,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.48

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