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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.21, 5,409.32 and 2,950.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.21, 5,409.32 and 2,950.11 is: 4,425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.21 : 5,409.32 = 2,950.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.21/5,409.32 = 2,950.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.21x = 5,409.32 × 2,950.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.21x = 15,958,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,074.27/3,606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.17

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