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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.67, 5,459.77 and 2,383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.67, 5,459.77 and 2,383.77 is: 3,290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.67 : 5,459.77 = 2,383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.67/5,459.77 = 2,383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.67x = 5,459.77 × 2,383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.67x = 13,014,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,014,835.93/3,955.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.17

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