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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.22, 8,983.14 and 2,290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.22, 8,983.14 and 2,290.62 is: 3,435.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.22 : 8,983.14 = 2,290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.22/8,983.14 = 2,290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.22x = 8,983.14 × 2,290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.22x = 20,576,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,576,960.15/5,990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.09

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