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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.52, 8,978.58 and 2,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.52, 8,978.58 and 2,286.84 is: 3,430.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.52 : 8,978.58 = 2,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.52/8,978.58 = 2,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.52x = 8,978.58 × 2,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.52x = 20,532,575.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,532,575.89/5,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.95

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