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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.40, 5,957.96 and 1,632.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.40, 5,957.96 and 1,632.76 is: 2,447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.40 : 5,957.96 = 1,632.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.40/5,957.96 = 1,632.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.40x = 5,957.96 × 1,632.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.40x = 9,727,895.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,727,895.71/3,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.02

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