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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,958.78, 5,459.48 and 3,399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,958.78, 5,459.48 and 3,399.06 is: 4,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,958.78 : 5,459.48 = 3,399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,958.78/5,459.48 = 3,399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,958.78x = 5,459.48 × 3,399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,958.78x = 18,557,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,557,100.09/3,958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.58

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