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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.67, 5,946.54 and 1,043.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.67, 5,946.54 and 1,043.21 is: 1,564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.67 : 5,946.54 = 1,043.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.67/5,946.54 = 1,043.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.67x = 5,946.54 × 1,043.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.67x = 6,203,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,203,489.99/3,964.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.69

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