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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,967.47, 5,951.27 and 1,503.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,967.47, 5,951.27 and 1,503.45 is: 2,255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,967.47 : 5,951.27 = 1,503.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,967.47/5,951.27 = 1,503.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,967.47x = 5,951.27 × 1,503.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,967.47x = 8,947,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,947,440.64/3,967.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.20

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