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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.51, 5,941.31 and 1,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.51, 5,941.31 and 1,362.75 is: 2,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.51 : 5,941.31 = 1,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.51/5,941.31 = 1,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.51x = 5,941.31 × 1,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.51x = 8,096,513.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,096,513.39/3,960.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.31

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