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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.59, 5,396.97 and 2,495.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.59, 5,396.97 and 2,495.16 is: 3,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.59 : 5,396.97 = 2,495.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.59/5,396.97 = 2,495.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.59x = 5,396.97 × 2,495.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.59x = 13,466,303.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466,303.67/3,909.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.43

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