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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.39, 8,977.55 and 2,036.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.39, 8,977.55 and 2,036.00 is: 3,054.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.39 : 8,977.55 = 2,036.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.39/8,977.55 = 2,036.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.39x = 8,977.55 × 2,036.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.39x = 18,278,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,278,236.73/5,984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.32

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