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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,981.83, 5,972.72 and 1,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,981.83, 5,972.72 and 1,060.02 is: 1,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,981.83 : 5,972.72 = 1,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,981.83/5,972.72 = 1,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,981.83x = 5,972.72 × 1,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,981.83x = 6,331,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,197.35/3,981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.02

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