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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.09, 5,940.14 and 1,620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.09, 5,940.14 and 1,620.14 is: 2,430.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.09 : 5,940.14 = 1,620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.09/5,940.14 = 1,620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.09x = 5,940.14 × 1,620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.09x = 9,623,820.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,623,820.62/3,960.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,430.20

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