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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.86, 5,942.82 and 1,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.86, 5,942.82 and 1,040.16 is: 1,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.86 : 5,942.82 = 1,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.86/5,942.82 = 1,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.86x = 5,942.82 × 1,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.86x = 6,181,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181,483.65/3,961.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.25

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