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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.79, 8,988.17 and 1,609.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.79, 8,988.17 and 1,609.27 is: 2,413.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.79 : 8,988.17 = 1,609.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.79/8,988.17 = 1,609.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.79x = 8,988.17 × 1,609.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.79x = 14,464,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464,361.82/5,992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.63

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