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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.71, 5,966.57 and 1,380.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.71, 5,966.57 and 1,380.67 is: 2,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.71 : 5,966.57 = 1,380.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.71/5,966.57 = 1,380.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.71x = 5,966.57 × 1,380.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.71x = 8,237,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,237,857.30/3,977.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.01

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