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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,988.74, 8,982.41 and 2,290.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,988.74, 8,982.41 and 2,290.86 is: 3,436.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,988.74 : 8,982.41 = 2,290.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,988.74/8,982.41 = 2,290.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,988.74x = 8,982.41 × 2,290.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,988.74x = 20,577,432.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,577,432.32/5,988.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.02

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