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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.99, 5,964.05 and 1,202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.99, 5,964.05 and 1,202.69 is: 1,804.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.99 : 5,964.05 = 1,202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.99/5,964.05 = 1,202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.99x = 5,964.05 × 1,202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.99x = 7,172,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172,867.46/3,975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.05

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