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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,965.78, 5,942.48 and 1,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,965.78, 5,942.48 and 1,499.24 is: 2,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,965.78 : 5,942.48 = 1,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,965.78/5,942.48 = 1,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,965.78x = 5,942.48 × 1,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,965.78x = 8,909,211.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,909,211.08/3,965.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.52

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