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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,978.74, 5,966.07 and 1,511.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,978.74, 5,966.07 and 1,511.69 is: 2,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,978.74 : 5,966.07 = 1,511.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,978.74/5,966.07 = 1,511.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,978.74x = 5,966.07 × 1,511.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,978.74x = 9,018,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018,818.53/3,978.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,266.76

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