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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.77, 5,865.03 and 1,136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.77, 5,865.03 and 1,136.46 is: 1,704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.77 : 5,865.03 = 1,136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.77/5,865.03 = 1,136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.77x = 5,865.03 × 1,136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.77x = 6,665,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,665,371.99/3,909.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.80

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