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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,978.22, 5,967.97 and 1,345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,978.22, 5,967.97 and 1,345.88 is: 2,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,978.22 : 5,967.97 = 1,345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,978.22/5,967.97 = 1,345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,978.22x = 5,967.97 × 1,345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,978.22x = 8,032,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,032,171.83/3,978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.04

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