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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.76, 5,961.84 and 1,376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.76, 5,961.84 and 1,376.86 is: 2,064.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.76 : 5,961.84 = 1,376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.76/5,961.84 = 1,376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.76x = 5,961.84 × 1,376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.76x = 8,208,619.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,208,619.02/3,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.67

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