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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,956.91, 5,459.52 and 2,278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,956.91, 5,459.52 and 2,278.77 is: 3,144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,956.91 : 5,459.52 = 2,278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,956.91/5,459.52 = 2,278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,956.91x = 5,459.52 × 2,278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,956.91x = 12,440,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,440,990.39/3,956.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.12

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