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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.23, 5,458.49 and 2,277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.23, 5,458.49 and 2,277.11 is: 3,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.23 : 5,458.49 = 2,277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.23/5,458.49 = 2,277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.23x = 5,458.49 × 2,277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.23x = 12,429,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,429,592.96/3,955.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.57

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