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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,994.10, 8,989.89 and 1,610.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,994.10, 8,989.89 and 1,610.50 is: 2,415.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,994.10 : 8,989.89 = 1,610.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,994.10/8,989.89 = 1,610.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,994.10x = 8,989.89 × 1,610.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,994.10x = 14,478,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,478,217.85/5,994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.41

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