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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.78, 5,978.88 and 1,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.78, 5,978.88 and 1,064.08 is: 1,596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.78 : 5,978.88 = 1,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.78/5,978.88 = 1,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.78x = 5,978.88 × 1,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.78x = 6,362,006.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,362,006.63/3,985.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.18

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