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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.62, 5,450.90 and 2,356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.62, 5,450.90 and 2,356.24 is: 3,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.62 : 5,450.90 = 2,356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.62/5,450.90 = 2,356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.62x = 5,450.90 × 2,356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.62x = 12,843,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843,613.43/3,950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.03

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