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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,991.12, 5,983.92 and 2,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,991.12, 5,983.92 and 2,042 is: 3,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,991.12 : 5,983.92 = 2,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,991.12/5,983.92 = 2,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,991.12x = 5,983.92 × 2,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,991.12x = 12,219,164.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,219,164.64/3,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.59

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