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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.95, 5,966.45 and 1,056.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.95, 5,966.45 and 1,056.48 is: 1,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.95 : 5,966.45 = 1,056.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.95/5,966.45 = 1,056.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.95x = 5,966.45 × 1,056.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.95x = 6,303,405.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,303,405.26/3,977.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.59

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