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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.08, 5,961.74 and 1,509.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.08, 5,961.74 and 1,509.84 is: 2,264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.08 : 5,961.74 = 1,509.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.08/5,961.74 = 1,509.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.08x = 5,961.74 × 1,509.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.08x = 9,001,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001,265.97/3,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.43

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