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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.11, 5,922.96 and 2,486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.11, 5,922.96 and 2,486.13 is: 3,727.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.11 : 5,922.96 = 2,486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.11/5,922.96 = 2,486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.11x = 5,922.96 × 2,486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.11x = 14,725,248.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,725,248.54/3,950.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.81

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