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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,957.91, 5,460.90 and 2,279.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,957.91, 5,460.90 and 2,279.77 is: 3,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,957.91 : 5,460.90 = 2,279.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,957.91/5,460.90 = 2,279.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,957.91x = 5,460.90 × 2,279.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,957.91x = 12,449,595.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,449,595.99/3,957.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.50

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