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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,991.42, 8,988.20 and 2,042.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,991.42, 8,988.20 and 2,042.46 is: 3,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,991.42 : 8,988.20 = 2,042.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,991.42/8,988.20 = 2,042.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,991.42x = 8,988.20 × 2,042.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,991.42x = 18,358,038.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,358,038.97/5,991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.05

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