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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,940.78, 5,907.12 and 1,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,940.78, 5,907.12 and 1,341.76 is: 2,011.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,940.78 : 5,907.12 = 1,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,940.78/5,907.12 = 1,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,940.78x = 5,907.12 × 1,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,940.78x = 7,925,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,925,937.33/3,940.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.26

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