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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.62, 5,956.47 and 1,373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.62, 5,956.47 and 1,373.76 is: 2,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.62 : 5,956.47 = 1,373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.62/5,956.47 = 1,373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.62x = 5,956.47 × 1,373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.62x = 8,182,760.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182,760.23/3,970.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.83

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