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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.17, 5,973.66 and 2,230.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.17, 5,973.66 and 2,230.89 is: 3,344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.17 : 5,973.66 = 2,230.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.17/5,973.66 = 2,230.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.17x = 5,973.66 × 2,230.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.17x = 13,326,578.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,326,578.36/3,985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.04

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