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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.23, 5,955.29 and 1,373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.23, 5,955.29 and 1,373.19 is: 2,059.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.23 : 5,955.29 = 1,373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.23/5,955.29 = 1,373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.23x = 5,955.29 × 1,373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.23x = 8,177,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177,737.81/3,970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.76

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