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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,992.85, 8,990.51 and 2,043.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,992.85, 8,990.51 and 2,043.79 is: 3,066.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,992.85 : 8,990.51 = 2,043.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,992.85/8,990.51 = 2,043.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,992.85x = 8,990.51 × 2,043.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,992.85x = 18,374,681.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,374,681.74/5,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.10

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