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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.57, 5,960.61 and 1,602.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.57, 5,960.61 and 1,602.18 is: 2,402.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.57 : 5,960.61 = 1,602.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.57/5,960.61 = 1,602.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.57x = 5,960.61 × 1,602.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.57x = 9,549,970.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549,970.13/3,975.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.16

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