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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.83, 5,957.88 and 1,375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.83, 5,957.88 and 1,375.59 is: 2,063.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.83 : 5,957.88 = 1,375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.83/5,957.88 = 1,375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.83x = 5,957.88 × 1,375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.83x = 8,195,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,600.15/3,970.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.95

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