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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.24, 5,942.58 and 1,363.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.24, 5,942.58 and 1,363.54 is: 2,045.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.24 : 5,942.58 = 1,363.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.24/5,942.58 = 1,363.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.24x = 5,942.58 × 1,363.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.24x = 8,102,945.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,102,945.53/3,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.56

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