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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.58, 8,980.97 and 2,088.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.58, 8,980.97 and 2,088.99 is: 3,134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.58 : 8,980.97 = 2,088.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.58/8,980.97 = 2,088.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.58x = 8,980.97 × 2,088.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.58x = 18,761,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,761,156.52/5,984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.92

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