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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.44, 5,946.68 and 1,191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.44, 5,946.68 and 1,191.41 is: 1,787.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.44 : 5,946.68 = 1,191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.44/5,946.68 = 1,191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.44x = 5,946.68 × 1,191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.44x = 7,084,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,084,934.02/3,964.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.12

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