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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.22, 8,981.70 and 2,698.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.22, 8,981.70 and 2,698.11 is: 4,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.22 : 8,981.70 = 2,698.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.22/8,981.70 = 2,698.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.22x = 8,981.70 × 2,698.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.22x = 24,233,644.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,233,644.91/5,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.92

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