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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,910.81, 5,865.30 and 1,277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,910.81, 5,865.30 and 1,277.64 is: 1,916.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,910.81 : 5,865.30 = 1,277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,910.81/5,865.30 = 1,277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,910.81x = 5,865.30 × 1,277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,910.81x = 7,493,741.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,493,741.89/3,910.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,916.16

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