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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.20, 8,974.80 and 2,087.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.20, 8,974.80 and 2,087.64 is: 3,131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.20 : 8,974.80 = 2,087.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.20/8,974.80 = 2,087.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.20x = 8,974.80 × 2,087.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.20x = 18,736,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736,151.47/5,983.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.46

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