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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.42, 8,986.70 and 2,041.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.42, 8,986.70 and 2,041.46 is: 3,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.42 : 8,986.70 = 2,041.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.42/8,986.70 = 2,041.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.42x = 8,986.70 × 2,041.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.42x = 18,345,950.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,345,950.29/5,990.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.55

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