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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.80, 5,934.60 and 2,984.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.80, 5,934.60 and 2,984.94 is: 4,471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.80 : 5,934.60 = 2,984.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.80/5,934.60 = 2,984.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.80x = 5,934.60 × 2,984.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.80x = 17,714,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,714,424.92/3,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.31

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