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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,983.40, 5,971.37 and 1,349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,983.40, 5,971.37 and 1,349.07 is: 2,022.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,983.40 : 5,971.37 = 1,349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,983.40/5,971.37 = 1,349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,983.40x = 5,971.37 × 1,349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,983.40x = 8,055,799.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,055,799.50/3,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.34

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