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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.41, 5,454.90 and 2,537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.41, 5,454.90 and 2,537.46 is: 3,499.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.41 : 5,454.90 = 2,537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.41/5,454.90 = 2,537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.41x = 5,454.90 × 2,537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.41x = 13,841,590.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841,590.55/3,955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.41

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