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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.59, 5,972.91 and 2,033.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.59, 5,972.91 and 2,033.70 is: 3,047.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.59 : 5,972.91 = 2,033.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.59/5,972.91 = 2,033.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.59x = 5,972.91 × 2,033.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.59x = 12,147,107.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147,107.07/3,985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.76

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