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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,907.83, 5,863.44 and 2,150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,907.83, 5,863.44 and 2,150.69 is: 3,226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,907.83 : 5,863.44 = 2,150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,907.83/5,863.44 = 2,150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,907.83x = 5,863.44 × 2,150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,907.83x = 12,610,412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610,412.46/3,907.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.96

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