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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.48, 5,954.28 and 1,504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.48, 5,954.28 and 1,504.04 is: 2,255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.48 : 5,954.28 = 1,504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.48/5,954.28 = 1,504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.48x = 5,954.28 × 1,504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.48x = 8,955,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,955,475.29/3,970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.51

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