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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.66, 8,979.23 and 2,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.66, 8,979.23 and 2,286.20 is: 3,430.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.66 : 8,979.23 = 2,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.66/8,979.23 = 2,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.66x = 8,979.23 × 2,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.66x = 20,528,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,528,304.20/5,983.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.73

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