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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.24, 8,983.50 and 2,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.24, 8,983.50 and 2,290.24 is: 3,435.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.24 : 8,983.50 = 2,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.24/8,983.50 = 2,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.24x = 8,983.50 × 2,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.24x = 20,574,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574,371.04/5,989.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.22

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