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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,877.77, 5,816.55 and 956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,877.77, 5,816.55 and 956.10 is: 1,434.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,877.77 : 5,816.55 = 956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,877.77/5,816.55 = 956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,877.77x = 5,816.55 × 956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,877.77x = 5,561,203.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561,203.46/3,877.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.12

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