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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,980.68, 5,971.97 and 1,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,980.68, 5,971.97 and 1,348.14 is: 2,022.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,980.68 : 5,971.97 = 1,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,980.68/5,971.97 = 1,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,980.68x = 5,971.97 × 1,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,980.68x = 8,051,051.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,051,051.64/3,980.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.53

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