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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,897.06, 5,845.23 and 975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,897.06, 5,845.23 and 975.36 is: 1,462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,897.06 : 5,845.23 = 975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,897.06/5,845.23 = 975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,897.06x = 5,845.23 × 975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,897.06x = 5,701,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,701,203.53/3,897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.95

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