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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.88, 8,980.74 and 2,239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.88, 8,980.74 and 2,239.61 is: 3,360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.88 : 8,980.74 = 2,239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.88/8,980.74 = 2,239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.88x = 8,980.74 × 2,239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.88x = 20,113,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113,310.21/5,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.13

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