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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,969.52, 5,952.76 and 1,371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,969.52, 5,952.76 and 1,371.76 is: 2,057.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,969.52 : 5,952.76 = 1,371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,969.52/5,952.76 = 1,371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,969.52x = 5,952.76 × 1,371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,969.52x = 8,165,758.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165,758.06/3,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.11

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