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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.54, 5,963.03 and 1,202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.54, 5,963.03 and 1,202.23 is: 1,803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.54 : 5,963.03 = 1,202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.54/5,963.03 = 1,202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.54x = 5,963.03 × 1,202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.54x = 7,168,921.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,168,921.65/3,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.26

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