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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,983.73, 5,975.66 and 1,062.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,983.73, 5,975.66 and 1,062.45 is: 1,593.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,983.73 : 5,975.66 = 1,062.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,983.73/5,975.66 = 1,062.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,983.73x = 5,975.66 × 1,062.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,983.73x = 6,348,834.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,348,834.65/3,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.69

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