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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.96, 5,955.84 and 2,020.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.96, 5,955.84 and 2,020.56 is: 3,033.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.96 : 5,955.84 = 2,020.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.96/5,955.84 = 2,020.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.96x = 5,955.84 × 2,020.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.96x = 12,034,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,034,132.07/3,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.59

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