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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,984.62, 8,976.94 and 1,602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,984.62, 8,976.94 and 1,602.08 is: 2,403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,984.62 : 8,976.94 = 1,602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,984.62/8,976.94 = 1,602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,984.62x = 8,976.94 × 1,602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,984.62x = 14,381,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381,776.04/5,984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.12

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