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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.49, 8,983.81 and 2,240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.49, 8,983.81 and 2,240.55 is: 3,360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.49 : 8,983.81 = 2,240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.49/8,983.81 = 2,240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.49x = 8,983.81 × 2,240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.49x = 20,128,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128,700.76/5,989.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.67

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