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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.58, 5,457.90 and 2,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.58, 5,457.90 and 2,462.96 is: 3,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.58 : 5,457.90 = 2,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.58/5,457.90 = 2,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.58x = 5,457.90 × 2,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.58x = 13,442,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,442,589.38/3,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.25

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