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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,980.59, 8,970.62 and 2,284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,980.59, 8,970.62 and 2,284.56 is: 3,426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,980.59 : 8,970.62 = 2,284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,980.59/8,970.62 = 2,284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,980.59x = 8,970.62 × 2,284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,980.59x = 20,493,908.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,493,908.20/5,980.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.74

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