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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,934.48, 5,901.84 and 1,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,934.48, 5,901.84 and 1,161.12 is: 1,741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,934.48 : 5,901.84 = 1,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,934.48/5,901.84 = 1,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,934.48x = 5,901.84 × 1,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,934.48x = 6,852,744.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852,744.46/3,934.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.72

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