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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.27, 5,941.12 and 1,150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.27, 5,941.12 and 1,150.44 is: 1,725.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.27 : 5,941.12 = 1,150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.27/5,941.12 = 1,150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.27x = 5,941.12 × 1,150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.27x = 6,834,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,876.94/3,961.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.43

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