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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,972.23, 5,958.63 and 1,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,972.23, 5,958.63 and 1,050.50 is: 1,575.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,972.23 : 5,958.63 = 1,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,972.23/5,958.63 = 1,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,972.23x = 5,958.63 × 1,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,972.23x = 6,259,540.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,540.82/3,972.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.83

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