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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,936.59, 5,421.97 and 2,940.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,936.59, 5,421.97 and 2,940.29 is: 4,049.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,936.59 : 5,421.97 = 2,940.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,936.59/5,421.97 = 2,940.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,936.59x = 5,421.97 × 2,940.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,936.59x = 15,942,164.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,164.17/3,936.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.74

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