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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,969.80, 5,955.36 and 1,372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,969.80, 5,955.36 and 1,372.04 is: 2,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,969.80 : 5,955.36 = 1,372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,969.80/5,955.36 = 1,372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,969.80x = 5,955.36 × 1,372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,969.80x = 8,170,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170,992.13/3,969.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.29

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