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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,983.88, 8,974.60 and 2,284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,983.88, 8,974.60 and 2,284.81 is: 3,426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,983.88 : 8,974.60 = 2,284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,983.88/8,974.60 = 2,284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,983.88x = 8,974.60 × 2,284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,983.88x = 20,505,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,505,227.68/5,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.75

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