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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.52, 5,929.37 and 2,103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.52, 5,929.37 and 2,103.18 is: 3,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.52 : 5,929.37 = 2,103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.52/5,929.37 = 2,103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.52x = 5,929.37 × 2,103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.52x = 12,470,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470,532.40/3,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.68

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