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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.60, 5,453.58 and 2,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.60, 5,453.58 and 2,607 is: 3,598.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.60 : 5,453.58 = 2,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.60/5,453.58 = 2,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.60x = 5,453.58 × 2,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.60x = 14,217,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,217,483.06/3,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.82

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