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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,969.83, 5,954.75 and 1,196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,969.83, 5,954.75 and 1,196.51 is: 1,794.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,969.83 : 5,954.75 = 1,196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,969.83/5,954.75 = 1,196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,969.83x = 5,954.75 × 1,196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,969.83x = 7,124,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124,882.17/3,969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,794.76

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