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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.64, 5,942.46 and 1,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.64, 5,942.46 and 1,364.38 is: 2,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.64 : 5,942.46 = 1,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.64/5,942.46 = 1,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.64x = 5,942.46 × 1,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.64x = 8,107,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,107,773.57/3,961.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.57

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