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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.32, 5,451.34 and 2,604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.32, 5,451.34 and 2,604.28 is: 3,593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.32 : 5,451.34 = 2,604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.32/5,451.34 = 2,604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.32x = 5,451.34 × 2,604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.32x = 14,196,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,196,815.74/3,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.84

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