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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.61, 5,938.03 and 2,575.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.61, 5,938.03 and 2,575.33 is: 3,861.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.61 : 5,938.03 = 2,575.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.61/5,938.03 = 2,575.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.61x = 5,938.03 × 2,575.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.61x = 15,292,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292,386.80/3,960.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.12

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