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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,985.63, 5,976.09 and 1,520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,985.63, 5,976.09 and 1,520.62 is: 2,280.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,985.63 : 5,976.09 = 1,520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,985.63/5,976.09 = 1,520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,985.63x = 5,976.09 × 1,520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,985.63x = 9,087,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087,361.98/3,985.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,280.03

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