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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.74, 5,943.96 and 2,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.74, 5,943.96 and 2,498.88 is: 3,749.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.74 : 5,943.96 = 2,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.74/5,943.96 = 2,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.74x = 5,943.96 × 2,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.74x = 14,853,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853,242.76/3,961.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.17

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