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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.99, 5,913.62 and 2,910.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.99, 5,913.62 and 2,910.58 is: 4,356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.99 : 5,913.62 = 2,910.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.99/5,913.62 = 2,910.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.99x = 5,913.62 × 2,910.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.99x = 17,212,019.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,019.98/3,950.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.39

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