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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.48, 5,385.34 and 2,134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.48, 5,385.34 and 2,134.07 is: 2,944.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.48 : 5,385.34 = 2,134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.48/5,385.34 = 2,134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.48x = 5,385.34 × 2,134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.48x = 11,492,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,492,692.53/3,902.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.97

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