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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,976.77, 5,963.40 and 2,127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,976.77, 5,963.40 and 2,127.54 is: 3,190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,976.77 : 5,963.40 = 2,127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,976.77/5,963.40 = 2,127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,976.77x = 5,963.40 × 2,127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,976.77x = 12,687,372.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687,372.04/3,976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.37

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