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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,971.13, 5,954.91 and 2,121.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,971.13, 5,954.91 and 2,121.81 is: 3,181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,971.13 : 5,954.91 = 2,121.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,971.13/5,954.91 = 2,121.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,971.13x = 5,954.91 × 2,121.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,971.13x = 12,635,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,635,187.59/3,971.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.76

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