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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,968.66, 5,952.48 and 1,047.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,968.66, 5,952.48 and 1,047.20 is: 1,570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,968.66 : 5,952.48 = 1,047.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,968.66/5,952.48 = 1,047.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,968.66x = 5,952.48 × 1,047.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,968.66x = 6,233,437.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,437.06/3,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.67

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