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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,963.83, 5,946.14 and 1,366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,963.83, 5,946.14 and 1,366.16 is: 2,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,963.83 : 5,946.14 = 1,366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,963.83/5,946.14 = 1,366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,963.83x = 5,946.14 × 1,366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,963.83x = 8,123,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123,352.31/3,963.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.37

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