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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,982.70, 5,973.89 and 1,642.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,982.70, 5,973.89 and 1,642.07 is: 2,463.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,982.70 : 5,973.89 = 1,642.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,982.70/5,973.89 = 1,642.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,982.70x = 5,973.89 × 1,642.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,982.70x = 9,809,552.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809,552.28/3,982.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,463.04

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