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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,982.52, 5,970.90 and 2,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,982.52, 5,970.90 and 2,033.24 is: 3,048.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,982.52 : 5,970.90 = 2,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,982.52/5,970.90 = 2,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,982.52x = 5,970.90 × 2,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,982.52x = 12,140,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140,272.72/3,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.39

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