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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,974.39, 5,957.93 and 1,375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,974.39, 5,957.93 and 1,375.51 is: 2,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,974.39 : 5,957.93 = 1,375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,974.39/5,957.93 = 1,375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,974.39x = 5,957.93 × 1,375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,974.39x = 8,195,159.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,195,159.07/3,974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.99

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