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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.90, 5,966.84 and 1,512.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.90, 5,966.84 and 1,512.14 is: 2,268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.90 : 5,966.84 = 1,512.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.90/5,966.84 = 1,512.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.90x = 5,966.84 × 1,512.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.90x = 9,022,716.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,022,716.14/3,977.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.21

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