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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,970.63, 5,955.22 and 1,504.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,970.63, 5,955.22 and 1,504.63 is: 2,256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,970.63 : 5,955.22 = 1,504.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,970.63/5,955.22 = 1,504.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,970.63x = 5,955.22 × 1,504.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,970.63x = 8,960,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,960,428.74/3,970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,256.68

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