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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.50, 8,976.91 and 2,035.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.50, 8,976.91 and 2,035.75 is: 3,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.50 : 8,976.91 = 2,035.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.50/8,976.91 = 2,035.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.50x = 8,976.91 × 2,035.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.50x = 18,274,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,274,744.53/5,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.68

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