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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.64, 5,956.80 and 1,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.64, 5,956.80 and 1,374.08 is: 2,061.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.64 : 5,956.80 = 1,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.64/5,956.80 = 1,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.64x = 5,956.80 × 1,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.64x = 8,185,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,119.74/3,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.41

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