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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.27, 5,963.57 and 1,636.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.27, 5,963.57 and 1,636.54 is: 2,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.27 : 5,963.57 = 1,636.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.27/5,963.57 = 1,636.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.27x = 5,963.57 × 1,636.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.27x = 9,759,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759,620.85/3,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,455.08

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