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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.53, 8,970.84 and 2,281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.53, 8,970.84 and 2,281.77 is: 3,422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.53 : 8,970.84 = 2,281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.53/8,970.84 = 2,281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.53x = 8,970.84 × 2,281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.53x = 20,469,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469,348.73/5,980.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.66

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