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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.26, 5,959.24 and 1,376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.26, 5,959.24 and 1,376.38 is: 2,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.26 : 5,959.24 = 1,376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.26/5,959.24 = 1,376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.26x = 5,959.24 × 1,376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.26x = 8,202,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,202,178.75/3,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.31

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