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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.44, 5,966.30 and 1,204.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.44, 5,966.30 and 1,204.34 is: 1,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.44 : 5,966.30 = 1,204.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.44/5,966.30 = 1,204.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.44x = 5,966.30 × 1,204.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.44x = 7,185,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185,426.92/3,977.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.55

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