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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.62, 5,929.52 and 2,103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.62, 5,929.52 and 2,103.29 is: 3,156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.62 : 5,929.52 = 2,103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.62/5,929.52 = 2,103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.62x = 5,929.52 × 2,103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.62x = 12,471,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,471,500.12/3,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.85

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