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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.16, 5,926.36 and 1,451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.16, 5,926.36 and 1,451.11 is: 2,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.16 : 5,926.36 = 1,451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.16/5,926.36 = 1,451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.16x = 5,926.36 × 1,451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.16x = 8,599,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,781.82/3,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,177.07

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