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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.72, 5,940.63 and 1,039.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.72, 5,940.63 and 1,039.25 is: 1,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.72 : 5,940.63 = 1,039.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.72/5,940.63 = 1,039.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.72x = 5,940.63 × 1,039.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.72x = 6,173,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,173,814.58/3,960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.76

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