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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,698.91, 5,090.94 and 2,950.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,698.91, 5,090.94 and 2,950.47 is: 4,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,698.91 : 5,090.94 = 2,950.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,698.91/5,090.94 = 2,950.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,698.91x = 5,090.94 × 2,950.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,698.91x = 15,020,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,020,665.74/3,698.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,060.84

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