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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.89, 5,950.88 and 1,370.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.89, 5,950.88 and 1,370.03 is: 2,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.89 : 5,950.88 = 1,370.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.89/5,950.88 = 1,370.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.89x = 5,950.88 × 1,370.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.89x = 8,152,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,884.13/3,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.23

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