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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,976.53, 5,965.62 and 1,511.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,976.53, 5,965.62 and 1,511.28 is: 2,267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,976.53 : 5,965.62 = 1,511.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,976.53/5,965.62 = 1,511.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,976.53x = 5,965.62 × 1,511.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,976.53x = 9,015,722.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,015,722.19/3,976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.23

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