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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,988.95, 5,983.49 and 2,039.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,988.95, 5,983.49 and 2,039.95 is: 3,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,988.95 : 5,983.49 = 2,039.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,988.95/5,983.49 = 2,039.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,988.95x = 5,983.49 × 2,039.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,988.95x = 12,206,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,206,020.43/3,988.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.96

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