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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.70, 5,964.17 and 1,202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.70, 5,964.17 and 1,202.02 is: 1,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.70 : 5,964.17 = 1,202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.70/5,964.17 = 1,202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.70x = 5,964.17 × 1,202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.70x = 7,169,015.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169,015.79/3,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.21

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