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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.96, 5,963.82 and 2,801.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.96, 5,963.82 and 2,801.04 is: 4,201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.96 : 5,963.82 = 2,801.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.96/5,963.82 = 2,801.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.96x = 5,963.82 × 2,801.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.96x = 16,704,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,704,898.37/3,975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.48

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