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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.44, 5,933.22 and 1,182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.44, 5,933.22 and 1,182.15 is: 1,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.44 : 5,933.22 = 1,182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.44/5,933.22 = 1,182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.44x = 5,933.22 × 1,182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.44x = 7,013,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,956.02/3,955.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.24

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