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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.50, 8,979.46 and 2,092.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.50, 8,979.46 and 2,092.64 is: 3,139.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.50 : 8,979.46 = 2,092.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.50/8,979.46 = 2,092.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.50x = 8,979.46 × 2,092.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.50x = 18,790,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,790,727.05/5,985.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.38

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