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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,954.66, 5,457.26 and 2,162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,954.66, 5,457.26 and 2,162.11 is: 2,983.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,954.66 : 5,457.26 = 2,162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,954.66/5,457.26 = 2,162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,954.66x = 5,457.26 × 2,162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,954.66x = 11,799,196.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,799,196.42/3,954.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.62

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