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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.47, 5,956.62 and 1,373.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.47, 5,956.62 and 1,373.41 is: 2,060.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.47 : 5,956.62 = 1,373.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.47/5,956.62 = 1,373.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.47x = 5,956.62 × 1,373.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.47x = 8,180,881.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,180,881.47/3,970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.43

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