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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.41, 5,982.73 and 2,140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.41, 5,982.73 and 2,140.14 is: 3,212.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.41 : 5,982.73 = 2,140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.41/5,982.73 = 2,140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.41x = 5,982.73 × 2,140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.41x = 12,803,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,879.78/3,985.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.69

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