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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,902.58, 5,385.69 and 2,134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,902.58, 5,385.69 and 2,134.25 is: 2,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,902.58 : 5,385.69 = 2,134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,902.58/5,385.69 = 2,134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,902.58x = 5,385.69 × 2,134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,902.58x = 11,494,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,494,402.15/3,902.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.33

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