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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,989.64, 8,983.73 and 1,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,989.64, 8,983.73 and 1,607.40 is: 2,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,989.64 : 8,983.73 = 1,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,989.64/8,983.73 = 1,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,989.64x = 8,983.73 × 1,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,989.64x = 14,440,439.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,439.57/5,989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.90

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