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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.47, 5,960.88 and 1,510.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.47, 5,960.88 and 1,510.47 is: 2,264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.47 : 5,960.88 = 1,510.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.47/5,960.88 = 1,510.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.47x = 5,960.88 × 1,510.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.47x = 9,003,752.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,003,752.77/3,975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.83

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