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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.23, 5,858.96 and 2,150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.23, 5,858.96 and 2,150.66 is: 3,225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.23 : 5,858.96 = 2,150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.23/5,858.96 = 2,150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.23x = 5,858.96 × 2,150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.23x = 12,600,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,600,590.87/3,906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.77

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