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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.08, 5,977.71 and 1,063.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.08, 5,977.71 and 1,063.38 is: 1,595.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.08 : 5,977.71 = 1,063.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.08/5,977.71 = 1,063.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.08x = 5,977.71 × 1,063.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.08x = 6,356,577.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,577.26/3,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.09

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