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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.52, 5,932.86 and 1,181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.52, 5,932.86 and 1,181.32 is: 1,772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.52 : 5,932.86 = 1,181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.52/5,932.86 = 1,181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.52x = 5,932.86 × 1,181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.52x = 7,008,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,008,606.18/3,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.30

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