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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.60, 8,977.35 and 1,601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.60, 8,977.35 and 1,601.96 is: 2,403.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.60 : 8,977.35 = 1,601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.60/8,977.35 = 1,601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.60x = 8,977.35 × 1,601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.60x = 14,381,355.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,355.61/5,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.06

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