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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.27, 5,965.40 and 1,510.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.27, 5,965.40 and 1,510.30 is: 2,266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.27 : 5,965.40 = 1,510.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.27/5,965.40 = 1,510.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.27x = 5,965.40 × 1,510.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.27x = 9,009,543.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009,543.62/3,975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.40

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