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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.06, 5,952.78 and 2,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.06, 5,952.78 and 2,019.72 is: 3,031.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.06 : 5,952.78 = 2,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.06/5,952.78 = 2,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.06x = 5,952.78 × 2,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.06x = 12,022,948.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,022,948.82/3,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.46

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