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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,961.98, 5,942.50 and 1,040.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,961.98, 5,942.50 and 1,040.50 is: 1,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,961.98 : 5,942.50 = 1,040.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,961.98/5,942.50 = 1,040.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,961.98x = 5,942.50 × 1,040.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,961.98x = 6,183,171.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183,171.25/3,961.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.63

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