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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,956.84, 5,462.16 and 2,782.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,956.84, 5,462.16 and 2,782.28 is: 3,840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,956.84 : 5,462.16 = 2,782.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,956.84/5,462.16 = 2,782.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,956.84x = 5,462.16 × 2,782.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,956.84x = 15,197,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,197,258.52/3,956.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.76

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