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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.76, 5,966.64 and 1,380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.76, 5,966.64 and 1,380.69 is: 2,071.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.76 : 5,966.64 = 1,380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.76/5,966.64 = 1,380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.76x = 5,966.64 × 1,380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.76x = 8,238,080.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,238,080.18/3,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,071.04

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