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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,976.75, 8,965.77 and 2,030.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,976.75, 8,965.77 and 2,030.85 is: 3,046.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,976.75 : 8,965.77 = 2,030.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,976.75/8,965.77 = 2,030.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,976.75x = 8,965.77 × 2,030.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,976.75x = 18,208,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,208,134.00/5,976.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.49

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