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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.42, 5,961.23 and 1,635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.42, 5,961.23 and 1,635.96 is: 2,451.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.42 : 5,961.23 = 1,635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.42/5,961.23 = 1,635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.42x = 5,961.23 × 1,635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.42x = 9,752,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,752,321.60/3,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.92

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