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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,976.47, 5,964.51 and 1,511.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,976.47, 5,964.51 and 1,511.09 is: 2,266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,976.47 : 5,964.51 = 1,511.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,976.47/5,964.51 = 1,511.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,976.47x = 5,964.51 × 1,511.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,976.47x = 9,012,911.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,012,911.42/3,976.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.56

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