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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,963.71, 5,945.60 and 1,190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,963.71, 5,945.60 and 1,190.41 is: 1,785.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,963.71 : 5,945.60 = 1,190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,963.71/5,945.60 = 1,190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,963.71x = 5,945.60 × 1,190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,963.71x = 7,077,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077,689.81/3,963.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.62

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