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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.88, 5,852.66 and 2,150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.88, 5,852.66 and 2,150.35 is: 3,225.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.88 : 5,852.66 = 2,150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.88/5,852.66 = 2,150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.88x = 5,852.66 × 2,150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.88x = 12,585,273.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,585,273.03/3,901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.44

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