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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.72, 5,941.22 and 1,494.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.72, 5,941.22 and 1,494.95 is: 2,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.72 : 5,941.22 = 1,494.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.72/5,941.22 = 1,494.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.72x = 5,941.22 × 1,494.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.72x = 8,881,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,881,789.66/3,960.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.47

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