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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.31, 8,981.69 and 2,041.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.31, 8,981.69 and 2,041.29 is: 3,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.31 : 8,981.69 = 2,041.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.31/8,981.69 = 2,041.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.31x = 8,981.69 × 2,041.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.31x = 18,334,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,334,223.77/5,990.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.65

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