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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.52, 5,952.40 and 1,747.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.52, 5,952.40 and 1,747.68 is: 2,620.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.52 : 5,952.40 = 1,747.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.52/5,952.40 = 1,747.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.52x = 5,952.40 × 1,747.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.52x = 10,402,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,402,890.43/3,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,620.03

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