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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,969.58, 5,954.83 and 1,336.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,969.58, 5,954.83 and 1,336.98 is: 2,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,969.58 : 5,954.83 = 1,336.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,969.58/5,954.83 = 1,336.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,969.58x = 5,954.83 × 1,336.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,969.58x = 7,961,488.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,961,488.61/3,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.62

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