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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.71, 5,911.98 and 1,343.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.71, 5,911.98 and 1,343.67 is: 2,015.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.71 : 5,911.98 = 1,343.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.71/5,911.98 = 1,343.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.71x = 5,911.98 × 1,343.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.71x = 7,943,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,943,750.17/3,940.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.82

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