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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,997.84, 8,995.94 and 2,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,997.84, 8,995.94 and 2,301 is: 3,451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,997.84 : 8,995.94 = 2,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,997.84/8,995.94 = 2,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,997.84x = 8,995.94 × 2,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,997.84x = 20,699,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699,657.94/5,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.19

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