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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.05, 5,975.72 and 1,518.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.05, 5,975.72 and 1,518.33 is: 2,276.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.05 : 5,975.72 = 1,518.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.05/5,975.72 = 1,518.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.05x = 5,975.72 × 1,518.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.05x = 9,073,114.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073,114.95/3,985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.79

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