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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.35, 5,964.08 and 1,378.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.35, 5,964.08 and 1,378.28 is: 2,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.35 : 5,964.08 = 1,378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.35/5,964.08 = 1,378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.35x = 5,964.08 × 1,378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.35x = 8,220,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,220,172.18/3,975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.79

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