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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,942.49, 5,913.74 and 2,706.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,942.49, 5,913.74 and 2,706.16 is: 4,059.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,942.49 : 5,913.74 = 2,706.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,942.49/5,913.74 = 2,706.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,942.49x = 5,913.74 × 2,706.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,942.49x = 16,003,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003,526.64/3,942.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,059.24

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