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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,972.21, 5,954.07 and 1,337.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,972.21, 5,954.07 and 1,337.22 is: 2,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,972.21 : 5,954.07 = 1,337.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,972.21/5,954.07 = 1,337.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,972.21x = 5,954.07 × 1,337.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,972.21x = 7,961,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,961,901.49/3,972.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.40

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