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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973.76, 5,962.46 and 2,027.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973.76, 5,962.46 and 2,027.33 is: 3,041.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973.76 : 5,962.46 = 2,027.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973.76/5,962.46 = 2,027.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973.76x = 5,962.46 × 2,027.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973.76x = 12,087,874.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,087,874.03/3,973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.92

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