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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.77, 5,966.39 and 1,378.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.77, 5,966.39 and 1,378.71 is: 2,069.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.77 : 5,966.39 = 1,378.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.77/5,966.39 = 1,378.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.77x = 5,966.39 × 1,378.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.77x = 8,225,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,225,906.64/3,975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.01

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