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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.77, 5,942.82 and 1,496.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.77, 5,942.82 and 1,496.55 is: 2,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.77 : 5,942.82 = 1,496.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.77/5,942.82 = 1,496.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.77x = 5,942.82 × 1,496.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.77x = 8,893,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,893,727.27/3,961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.89

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