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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.12, 5,965.44 and 1,380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.12, 5,965.44 and 1,380.08 is: 2,070.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.12 : 5,965.44 = 1,380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.12/5,965.44 = 1,380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.12x = 5,965.44 × 1,380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.12x = 8,232,784.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,784.44/3,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.04

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