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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.12, 5,388.84 and 2,136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.12, 5,388.84 and 2,136.76 is: 2,948.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.12 : 5,388.84 = 2,136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.12/5,388.84 = 2,136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.12x = 5,388.84 × 2,136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.12x = 11,514,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,514,657.76/3,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.61

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