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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,957.83, 5,461.19 and 2,279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,957.83, 5,461.19 and 2,279.31 is: 3,145.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,957.83 : 5,461.19 = 2,279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,957.83/5,461.19 = 2,279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,957.83x = 5,461.19 × 2,279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,957.83x = 12,447,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447,721.65/3,957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.09

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