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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,964.81, 5,950.91 and 2,018.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,964.81, 5,950.91 and 2,018.47 is: 3,029.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,964.81 : 5,950.91 = 2,018.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,964.81/5,950.91 = 2,018.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,964.81x = 5,950.91 × 2,018.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,964.81x = 12,011,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,011,723.22/3,964.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.58

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