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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.68, 5,943.16 and 1,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.68, 5,943.16 and 1,364 is: 2,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.68 : 5,943.16 = 1,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.68/5,943.16 = 1,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.68x = 5,943.16 × 1,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.68x = 8,106,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,106,470.24/3,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.22

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