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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.67, 5,926.04 and 1,177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.67, 5,926.04 and 1,177.37 is: 1,766.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.67 : 5,926.04 = 1,177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.67/5,926.04 = 1,177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.67x = 5,926.04 × 1,177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.67x = 6,977,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,977,141.71/3,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.07

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