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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.95, 5,951.33 and 1,369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.95, 5,951.33 and 1,369.88 is: 2,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.95 : 5,951.33 = 1,369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.95/5,951.33 = 1,369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.95x = 5,951.33 × 1,369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.95x = 8,152,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152,607.94/3,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.13

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