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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,983.18, 5,997.92 and 2,950.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,983.18, 5,997.92 and 2,950.49 is: 4,442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,983.18 : 5,997.92 = 2,950.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,983.18/5,997.92 = 2,950.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,983.18x = 5,997.92 × 2,950.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,983.18x = 17,696,803.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,696,803.22/3,983.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.89

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