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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,808.95, 5,711.88 and 1,175.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,808.95, 5,711.88 and 1,175.82 is: 1,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,808.95 : 5,711.88 = 1,175.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,808.95/5,711.88 = 1,175.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,808.95x = 5,711.88 × 1,175.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,808.95x = 6,716,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,716,142.74/3,808.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.25

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