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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.58, 8,982.48 and 2,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.58, 8,982.48 and 2,089.98 is: 3,136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.58 : 8,982.48 = 2,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.58/8,982.48 = 2,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.58x = 8,982.48 × 2,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.58x = 18,773,203.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773,203.55/5,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.41

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