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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.59, 5,972.92 and 2,033.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.59, 5,972.92 and 2,033.69 is: 3,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.59 : 5,972.92 = 2,033.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.59/5,972.92 = 2,033.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.59x = 5,972.92 × 2,033.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.59x = 12,147,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147,067.67/3,985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.75

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