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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.12, 5,933.55 and 1,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.12, 5,933.55 and 1,182.04 is: 1,773.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.12 : 5,933.55 = 1,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.12/5,933.55 = 1,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.12x = 5,933.55 × 1,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.12x = 7,013,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,693.44/3,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.32

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