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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,951.95, 5,453.47 and 2,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,951.95, 5,453.47 and 2,159.09 is: 2,979.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,951.95 : 5,453.47 = 2,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,951.95/5,453.47 = 2,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,951.95x = 5,453.47 × 2,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,951.95x = 11,774,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,774,499.88/3,951.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.41

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