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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.38, 5,929.14 and 2,103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.38, 5,929.14 and 2,103.04 is: 3,156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.38 : 5,929.14 = 2,103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.38/5,929.14 = 2,103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.38x = 5,929.14 × 2,103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.38x = 12,469,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469,218.59/3,950.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.46

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