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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.72, 5,943.90 and 2,499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.72, 5,943.90 and 2,499.16 is: 3,749.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.72 : 5,943.90 = 2,499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.72/5,943.90 = 2,499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.72x = 5,943.90 × 2,499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.72x = 14,854,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,854,757.12/3,961.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.57

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