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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.26, 8,978.30 and 2,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.26, 8,978.30 and 2,034.91 is: 3,052.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.26 : 8,978.30 = 2,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.26/8,978.30 = 2,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.26x = 8,978.30 × 2,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.26x = 18,270,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270,032.45/5,985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.50

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