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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.97, 5,963.28 and 1,054.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.97, 5,963.28 and 1,054.57 is: 1,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.97 : 5,963.28 = 1,054.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.97/5,963.28 = 1,054.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.97x = 5,963.28 × 1,054.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.97x = 6,288,696.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,288,696.19/3,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.68

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