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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,984.40, 5,977.76 and 1,763.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,984.40, 5,977.76 and 1,763.15 is: 2,645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,984.40 : 5,977.76 = 1,763.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,984.40/5,977.76 = 1,763.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,984.40x = 5,977.76 × 1,763.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,984.40x = 10,539,720.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,539,720.08/3,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.24

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