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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,968.58, 5,951.51 and 1,504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,968.58, 5,951.51 and 1,504.11 is: 2,255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,968.58 : 5,951.51 = 1,504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,968.58/5,951.51 = 1,504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,968.58x = 5,951.51 × 1,504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,968.58x = 8,951,725.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,951,725.71/3,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.65

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