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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.58, 5,978.37 and 1,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.58, 5,978.37 and 1,063.90 is: 1,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.58 : 5,978.37 = 1,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.58/5,978.37 = 1,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.58x = 5,978.37 × 1,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.58x = 6,360,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,357.95/3,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.84

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