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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,990.85, 8,987.34 and 2,041.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,990.85, 8,987.34 and 2,041.90 is: 3,063.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,990.85 : 8,987.34 = 2,041.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,990.85/8,987.34 = 2,041.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,990.85x = 8,987.34 × 2,041.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,990.85x = 18,351,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,351,249.55/5,990.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.21

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