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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.51, 5,978.28 and 1,064.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.51, 5,978.28 and 1,064.26 is: 1,596.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.51 : 5,978.28 = 1,064.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.51/5,978.28 = 1,064.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.51x = 5,978.28 × 1,064.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.51x = 6,362,444.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,444.27/3,985.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.39

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