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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.84, 5,959.20 and 1,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.84, 5,959.20 and 1,373.28 is: 2,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.84 : 5,959.20 = 1,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.84/5,959.20 = 1,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.84x = 5,959.20 × 1,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.84x = 8,183,650.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,650.18/3,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.42

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