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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.52, 8,984.10 and 1,607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.52, 8,984.10 and 1,607.06 is: 2,410.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.52 : 8,984.10 = 1,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.52/8,984.10 = 1,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.52x = 8,984.10 × 1,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.52x = 14,437,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,437,987.75/5,989.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.54

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