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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.65, 5,942.30 and 1,495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.65, 5,942.30 and 1,495.69 is: 2,244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.65 : 5,942.30 = 1,495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.65/5,942.30 = 1,495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.65x = 5,942.30 × 1,495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.65x = 8,887,816.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,816.35/3,960.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.03

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