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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.43, 5,460.95 and 3,015.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.43, 5,460.95 and 3,015.58 is: 4,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.43 : 5,460.95 = 3,015.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.43/5,460.95 = 3,015.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.43x = 5,460.95 × 3,015.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.43x = 16,467,925.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467,925.49/3,961.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,157.06

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