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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.49, 5,946.97 and 1,191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.49, 5,946.97 and 1,191.11 is: 1,786.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.49 : 5,946.97 = 1,191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.49/5,946.97 = 1,191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.49x = 5,946.97 × 1,191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.49x = 7,083,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,464.96/3,964.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.73

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