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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.16, 5,996.88 and 2,052.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.16, 5,996.88 and 2,052.30 is: 3,075.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.16 : 5,996.88 = 2,052.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.16/5,996.88 = 2,052.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.16x = 5,996.88 × 2,052.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.16x = 12,307,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,307,396.82/4,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.96

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