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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.06, 8,977.58 and 1,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.06, 8,977.58 and 1,602.40 is: 2,403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.06 : 8,977.58 = 1,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.06/8,977.58 = 1,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.06x = 8,977.58 × 1,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.06x = 14,385,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,385,674.19/5,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,403.60

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