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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,985.88, 8,979.82 and 2,698.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,985.88, 8,979.82 and 2,698.90 is: 4,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,985.88 : 8,979.82 = 2,698.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,985.88/8,979.82 = 2,698.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,985.88x = 8,979.82 × 2,698.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,985.88x = 24,235,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,235,636.20/5,985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.80

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