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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,968.39, 5,953.80 and 1,373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,968.39, 5,953.80 and 1,373.15 is: 2,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,968.39 : 5,953.80 = 1,373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,968.39/5,953.80 = 1,373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,968.39x = 5,953.80 × 1,373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,968.39x = 8,175,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,175,480.50/3,968.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.15

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