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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,952.98, 5,929.74 and 1,179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,952.98, 5,929.74 and 1,179.60 is: 1,769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,952.98 : 5,929.74 = 1,179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,952.98/5,929.74 = 1,179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,952.98x = 5,929.74 × 1,179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,952.98x = 6,994,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,994,721.30/3,952.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.48

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