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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,994.70, 5,988.36 and 2,042.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,994.70, 5,988.36 and 2,042.60 is: 3,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,994.70 : 5,988.36 = 2,042.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,994.70/5,988.36 = 2,042.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,994.70x = 5,988.36 × 2,042.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,994.70x = 12,231,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,231,824.14/3,994.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.01

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