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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.68, 5,937.36 and 2,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.68, 5,937.36 and 2,114.16 is: 3,168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.68 : 5,937.36 = 2,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.68/5,937.36 = 2,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.68x = 5,937.36 × 2,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.68x = 12,552,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,552,529.02/3,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.49

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