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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.49, 8,985.73 and 2,293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.49, 8,985.73 and 2,293.85 is: 3,440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.49 : 8,985.73 = 2,293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.49/8,985.73 = 2,293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.49x = 8,985.73 × 2,293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.49x = 20,611,916.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,611,916.76/5,990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.77

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