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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.89, 5,452.13 and 2,182.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.89, 5,452.13 and 2,182.21 is: 3,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.89 : 5,452.13 = 2,182.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.89/5,452.13 = 2,182.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.89x = 5,452.13 × 2,182.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.89x = 11,897,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,897,681.70/3,950.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.39

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