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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,984.83, 5,977.25 and 1,063.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,984.83, 5,977.25 and 1,063.15 is: 1,594.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,984.83 : 5,977.25 = 1,063.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,984.83/5,977.25 = 1,063.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,984.83x = 5,977.25 × 1,063.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,984.83x = 6,354,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,354,713.34/3,984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.73

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