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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,972.74, 5,958.30 and 1,506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,972.74, 5,958.30 and 1,506.72 is: 2,259.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,972.74 : 5,958.30 = 1,506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,972.74/5,958.30 = 1,506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,972.74x = 5,958.30 × 1,506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,972.74x = 8,977,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,977,489.78/3,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,259.77

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