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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.28, 5,980.68 and 2,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.28, 5,980.68 and 2,038.76 is: 3,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.28 : 5,980.68 = 2,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.28/5,980.68 = 2,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.28x = 5,980.68 × 2,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.28x = 12,193,171.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,193,171.16/3,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.55

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