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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.84, 8,975.76 and 1,601.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.84, 8,975.76 and 1,601.18 is: 2,401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.84 : 8,975.76 = 1,601.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.84/8,975.76 = 1,601.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.84x = 8,975.76 × 1,601.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.84x = 14,371,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371,849.67/5,983.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.78

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