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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.24, 5,977.90 and 1,063.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.24, 5,977.90 and 1,063.96 is: 1,595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.24 : 5,977.90 = 1,063.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.24/5,977.90 = 1,063.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.24x = 5,977.90 × 1,063.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.24x = 6,360,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,246.48/3,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.95

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