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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.27, 5,963.45 and 1,201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.27, 5,963.45 and 1,201.62 is: 1,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.27 : 5,963.45 = 1,201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.27/5,963.45 = 1,201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.27x = 5,963.45 × 1,201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.27x = 7,165,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,165,800.79/3,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.59

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