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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.82, 5,941.16 and 1,363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.82, 5,941.16 and 1,363.69 is: 2,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.82 : 5,941.16 = 1,363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.82/5,941.16 = 1,363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.82x = 5,941.16 × 1,363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.82x = 8,101,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,101,863.96/3,960.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.50

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