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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.34, 5,451.51 and 2,182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.34, 5,451.51 and 2,182.02 is: 3,011.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.34 : 5,451.51 = 2,182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.34/5,451.51 = 2,182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.34x = 5,451.51 × 2,182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.34x = 11,895,303.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895,303.85/3,950.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.21

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