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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.52, 5,966.82 and 1,380.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.52, 5,966.82 and 1,380.12 is: 2,070.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.52 : 5,966.82 = 1,380.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.52/5,966.82 = 1,380.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.52x = 5,966.82 × 1,380.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.52x = 8,234,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,234,927.62/3,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.37

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