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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.39, 8,985.15 and 2,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.39, 8,985.15 and 2,041.32 is: 3,061.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.39 : 8,985.15 = 2,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.39/8,985.15 = 2,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.39x = 8,985.15 × 2,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.39x = 18,341,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,341,566.40/5,990.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.83

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