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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.02, 5,920.77 and 2,099.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.02, 5,920.77 and 2,099.27 is: 3,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.02 : 5,920.77 = 2,099.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.02/5,920.77 = 2,099.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.02x = 5,920.77 × 2,099.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.02x = 12,429,265.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429,265.23/3,950.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.64

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