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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,975.12, 5,487.54 and 2,382.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,975.12, 5,487.54 and 2,382.54 is: 3,289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,975.12 : 5,487.54 = 2,382.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,975.12/5,487.54 = 2,382.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,975.12x = 5,487.54 × 2,382.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,975.12x = 13,074,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,283.55/3,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.03

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