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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.40, 5,977.80 and 1,764.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.40, 5,977.80 and 1,764.92 is: 2,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.40 : 5,977.80 = 1,764.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.40/5,977.80 = 1,764.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.40x = 5,977.80 × 1,764.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.40x = 10,550,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,550,338.78/3,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.25

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