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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.39, 5,458.08 and 2,275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.39, 5,458.08 and 2,275.97 is: 3,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.39 : 5,458.08 = 2,275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.39/5,458.08 = 2,275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.39x = 5,458.08 × 2,275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.39x = 12,422,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422,399.05/3,954.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.42

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