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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.16, 3,010.56 and 1,995.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.16, 3,010.56 and 1,995.96 is: 2,973.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.16 : 3,010.56 = 1,995.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.16/3,010.56 = 1,995.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.16x = 3,010.56 × 1,995.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.16x = 6,008,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,008,957.34/2,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.02

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