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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.22, 8,985.54 and 1,829.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.22, 8,985.54 and 1,829.90 is: 2,744.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.22 : 8,985.54 = 1,829.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.22/8,985.54 = 1,829.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.22x = 8,985.54 × 1,829.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.22x = 16,442,594.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,442,594.72/5,990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.91

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