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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.89, 5,963.83 and 1,054.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.89, 5,963.83 and 1,054.42 is: 1,581.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.89 : 5,963.83 = 1,054.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.89/5,963.83 = 1,054.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.89x = 5,963.83 × 1,054.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.89x = 6,288,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,288,364.08/3,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.63

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