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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.22, 5,941.59 and 1,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.22, 5,941.59 and 1,039.52 is: 1,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.22 : 5,941.59 = 1,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.22/5,941.59 = 1,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.22x = 5,941.59 × 1,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.22x = 6,176,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176,371.93/3,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.21

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