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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.88, 5,948.52 and 1,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.88, 5,948.52 and 1,369.12 is: 2,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.88 : 5,948.52 = 1,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.88/5,948.52 = 1,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.88x = 5,948.52 × 1,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.88x = 8,144,237.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,237.70/3,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.06

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