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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.01, 5,388.57 and 2,136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.01, 5,388.57 and 2,136.60 is: 2,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.01 : 5,388.57 = 2,136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.01/5,388.57 = 2,136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.01x = 5,388.57 × 2,136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.01x = 11,513,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,513,218.66/3,905.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.32

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