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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,995.33, 5,993.97 and 2,016.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,995.33, 5,993.97 and 2,016.09 is: 3,024.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,995.33 : 5,993.97 = 2,016.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,995.33/5,993.97 = 2,016.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,995.33x = 5,993.97 × 2,016.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,995.33x = 12,084,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,084,375.42/3,995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.63

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