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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.79, 5,966.87 and 1,204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.79, 5,966.87 and 1,204.86 is: 1,807.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.79 : 5,966.87 = 1,204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.79/5,966.87 = 1,204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.79x = 5,966.87 × 1,204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.79x = 7,189,236.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,189,236.96/3,977.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.34

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