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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.41, 8,979.23 and 1,825.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.41, 8,979.23 and 1,825.79 is: 2,739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.41 : 8,979.23 = 1,825.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.41/8,979.23 = 1,825.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.41x = 8,979.23 × 1,825.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.41x = 16,394,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,394,148.01/5,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.02

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