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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,979, 5,966.44 and 1,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,979, 5,966.44 and 1,511.92 is: 2,267.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,979 : 5,966.44 = 1,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,979/5,966.44 = 1,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,979x = 5,966.44 × 1,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,979x = 9,020,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,020,779.96/3,979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,267.10

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