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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,972.61, 5,952.43 and 2,022.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,972.61, 5,952.43 and 2,022.13 is: 3,029.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,972.61 : 5,952.43 = 2,022.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,972.61/5,952.43 = 2,022.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,972.61x = 5,952.43 × 2,022.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,972.61x = 12,036,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,036,547.40/3,972.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.89

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