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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.91, 5,451.57 and 2,182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.91, 5,451.57 and 2,182.41 is: 3,011.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.91 : 5,451.57 = 2,182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.91/5,451.57 = 2,182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.91x = 5,451.57 × 2,182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.91x = 11,897,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,897,560.88/3,950.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.35

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