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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,962.76, 5,944.29 and 1,041.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,962.76, 5,944.29 and 1,041.36 is: 1,562.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,962.76 : 5,944.29 = 1,041.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,962.76/5,944.29 = 1,041.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,962.76x = 5,944.29 × 1,041.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,962.76x = 6,190,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,190,145.83/3,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.08

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