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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.84, 8,979.75 and 2,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.84, 8,979.75 and 2,037 is: 3,055.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.84 : 8,979.75 = 2,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.84/8,979.75 = 2,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.84x = 8,979.75 × 2,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.84x = 18,291,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,291,750.75/5,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.84

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