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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,959.08, 5,462.70 and 3,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,959.08, 5,462.70 and 3,014.68 is: 4,159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,959.08 : 5,462.70 = 3,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,959.08/5,462.70 = 3,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,959.08x = 5,462.70 × 3,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,959.08x = 16,468,292.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,468,292.44/3,959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.63

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