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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,979.62, 5,970.54 and 1,382.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,979.62, 5,970.54 and 1,382.22 is: 2,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,979.62 : 5,970.54 = 1,382.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,979.62/5,970.54 = 1,382.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,979.62x = 5,970.54 × 1,382.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,979.62x = 8,252,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252,599.80/3,979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.72

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