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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,950.64, 5,452.98 and 2,457.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,950.64, 5,452.98 and 2,457.67 is: 3,392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,950.64 : 5,452.98 = 2,457.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,950.64/5,452.98 = 2,457.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,950.64x = 5,452.98 × 2,457.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,950.64x = 13,401,625.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,401,625.36/3,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.27

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