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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.06, 5,930.89 and 1,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.06, 5,930.89 and 1,180.75 is: 1,771.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.06 : 5,930.89 = 1,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.06/5,930.89 = 1,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.06x = 5,930.89 × 1,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.06x = 7,002,898.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,898.37/3,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.07

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