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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,982.66, 8,975.21 and 2,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,982.66, 8,975.21 and 2,284.20 is: 3,426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,982.66 : 8,975.21 = 2,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,982.66/8,975.21 = 2,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,982.66x = 8,975.21 × 2,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,982.66x = 20,501,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,501,163.26/5,982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.76

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