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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,966.41, 5,942.25 and 1,989.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,966.41, 5,942.25 and 1,989.72 is: 2,980.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,966.41 : 5,942.25 = 1,989.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,966.41/5,942.25 = 1,989.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,966.41x = 5,942.25 × 1,989.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,966.41x = 11,823,413.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,823,413.67/3,966.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.89

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