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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.02, 8,990.94 and 2,098.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.02, 8,990.94 and 2,098.28 is: 3,147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.02 : 8,990.94 = 2,098.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.02/8,990.94 = 2,098.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.02x = 8,990.94 × 2,098.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.02x = 18,865,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865,509.58/5,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.39

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