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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.67, 5,951.40 and 1,045.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.67, 5,951.40 and 1,045.97 is: 1,568.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.67 : 5,951.40 = 1,045.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.67/5,951.40 = 1,045.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.67x = 5,951.40 × 1,045.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.67x = 6,224,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,956.10/3,967.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.92

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