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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.64, 5,940.96 and 1,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.64, 5,940.96 and 1,363.38 is: 2,045.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.64 : 5,940.96 = 1,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.64/5,940.96 = 1,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.64x = 5,940.96 × 1,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.64x = 8,099,786.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099,786.04/3,960.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.07

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