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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.63, 5,956.72 and 1,505.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.63, 5,956.72 and 1,505.63 is: 2,258.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.63 : 5,956.72 = 1,505.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.63/5,956.72 = 1,505.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.63x = 5,956.72 × 1,505.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.63x = 8,968,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,968,616.33/3,971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,258.17

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