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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.95, 5,943.35 and 1,364.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.95, 5,943.35 and 1,364.91 is: 2,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.95 : 5,943.35 = 1,364.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.95/5,943.35 = 1,364.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.95x = 5,943.35 × 1,364.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.95x = 8,112,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,137.85/3,961.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.51

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