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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.54, 8,982.57 and 2,040.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.54, 8,982.57 and 2,040.62 is: 3,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.54 : 8,982.57 = 2,040.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.54/8,982.57 = 2,040.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.54x = 8,982.57 × 2,040.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.54x = 18,330,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,330,011.99/5,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.83

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