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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.53, 5,933.58 and 1,181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.53, 5,933.58 and 1,181.97 is: 1,773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.53 : 5,933.58 = 1,181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.53/5,933.58 = 1,181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.53x = 5,933.58 × 1,181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.53x = 7,013,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,013,313.55/3,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.04

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