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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.72, 5,966.66 and 1,056.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.72, 5,966.66 and 1,056.05 is: 1,584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.72 : 5,966.66 = 1,056.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.72/5,966.66 = 1,056.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.72x = 5,966.66 × 1,056.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.72x = 6,301,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,301,091.29/3,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.10

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