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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.79, 5,939.43 and 2,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.79, 5,939.43 and 2,111.56 is: 3,166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.79 : 5,939.43 = 2,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.79/5,939.43 = 2,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.79x = 5,939.43 × 2,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.79x = 12,541,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,541,462.81/3,960.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.40

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