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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.34, 5,956.83 and 1,374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.34, 5,956.83 and 1,374.48 is: 2,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.34 : 5,956.83 = 1,374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.34/5,956.83 = 1,374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.34x = 5,956.83 × 1,374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.34x = 8,187,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,187,543.70/3,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.66

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