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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954, 5,456.52 and 2,382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954, 5,456.52 and 2,382.42 is: 3,287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954 : 5,456.52 = 2,382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954/5,456.52 = 2,382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954x = 5,456.52 × 2,382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954x = 12,999,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,999,722.38/3,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.74

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