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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,979.89, 5,968.82 and 1,347.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,979.89, 5,968.82 and 1,347.33 is: 2,020.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,979.89 : 5,968.82 = 1,347.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,979.89/5,968.82 = 1,347.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,979.89x = 5,968.82 × 1,347.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,979.89x = 8,041,963.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041,963.51/3,979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.65

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