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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.60, 5,946.96 and 1,042.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.60, 5,946.96 and 1,042.78 is: 1,564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.60 : 5,946.96 = 1,042.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.60/5,946.96 = 1,042.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.60x = 5,946.96 × 1,042.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.60x = 6,201,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,201,370.95/3,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.19

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