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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.37, 5,946.52 and 1,191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.37, 5,946.52 and 1,191.28 is: 1,786.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.37 : 5,946.52 = 1,191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.37/5,946.52 = 1,191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.37x = 5,946.52 × 1,191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.37x = 7,083,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,970.35/3,964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.91

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