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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.12, 5,961.24 and 1,510.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.12, 5,961.24 and 1,510.59 is: 2,265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.12 : 5,961.24 = 1,510.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.12/5,961.24 = 1,510.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.12x = 5,961.24 × 1,510.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.12x = 9,004,989.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004,989.53/3,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.34

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