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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.53, 8,984.34 and 2,291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.53, 8,984.34 and 2,291.79 is: 3,437.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.53 : 8,984.34 = 2,291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.53/8,984.34 = 2,291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.53x = 8,984.34 × 2,291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.53x = 20,590,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590,220.57/5,989.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.70

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