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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,972.62, 5,958.09 and 1,506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,972.62, 5,958.09 and 1,506.58 is: 2,259.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,972.62 : 5,958.09 = 1,506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,972.62/5,958.09 = 1,506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,972.62x = 5,958.09 × 1,506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,972.62x = 8,976,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,976,324.34/3,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.55

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