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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.94, 5,940.71 and 2,713.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.94, 5,940.71 and 2,713.96 is: 4,069.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.94 : 5,940.71 = 2,713.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.94/5,940.71 = 2,713.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.94x = 5,940.71 × 2,713.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.94x = 16,122,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122,841.24/3,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.44

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