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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.92, 5,963.46 and 1,380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.92, 5,963.46 and 1,380.52 is: 2,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.92 : 5,963.46 = 1,380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.92/5,963.46 = 1,380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.92x = 5,963.46 × 1,380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.92x = 8,232,675.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,675.80/3,977.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.59

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