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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973.66, 5,960.49 and 1,376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973.66, 5,960.49 and 1,376.59 is: 2,064.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973.66 : 5,960.49 = 1,376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973.66/5,960.49 = 1,376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973.66x = 5,960.49 × 1,376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973.66x = 8,205,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,205,150.93/3,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.89

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