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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.84, 5,973.27 and 2,033.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.84, 5,973.27 and 2,033.97 is: 3,048.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.84 : 5,973.27 = 2,033.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.84/5,973.27 = 2,033.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.84x = 5,973.27 × 2,033.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.84x = 12,149,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,149,451.98/3,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.15

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