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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.74, 5,941.92 and 1,496.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.74, 5,941.92 and 1,496.58 is: 2,244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.74 : 5,941.92 = 1,496.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.74/5,941.92 = 1,496.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.74x = 5,941.92 × 1,496.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.74x = 8,892,558.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,892,558.63/3,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.61

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