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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.47, 5,946.72 and 1,191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.47, 5,946.72 and 1,191.15 is: 1,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.47 : 5,946.72 = 1,191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.47/5,946.72 = 1,191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.47x = 5,946.72 × 1,191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.47x = 7,083,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,435.53/3,964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.73

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