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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.94, 5,452.28 and 2,182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.94, 5,452.28 and 2,182.54 is: 3,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.94 : 5,452.28 = 2,182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.94/5,452.28 = 2,182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.94x = 5,452.28 × 2,182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.94x = 11,899,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,899,819.19/3,950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.90

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