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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.63, 5,457.41 and 2,162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.63, 5,457.41 and 2,162.15 is: 2,983.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.63 : 5,457.41 = 2,162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.63/5,457.41 = 2,162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.63x = 5,457.41 × 2,162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.63x = 11,799,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,799,700.93/3,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.77

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