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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.08, 5,925.96 and 1,176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.08, 5,925.96 and 1,176.88 is: 1,765.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.08 : 5,925.96 = 1,176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.08/5,925.96 = 1,176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.08x = 5,925.96 × 1,176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.08x = 6,974,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974,143.80/3,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,765.57

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