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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.72, 8,980.41 and 2,697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.72, 8,980.41 and 2,697.90 is: 4,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.72 : 8,980.41 = 2,697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.72/8,980.41 = 2,697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.72x = 8,980.41 × 2,697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.72x = 24,228,248.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,228,248.14/5,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.67

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