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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.21, 5,389.34 and 2,136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.21, 5,389.34 and 2,136.83 is: 2,948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.21 : 5,389.34 = 2,136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.21/5,389.34 = 2,136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.21x = 5,389.34 × 2,136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.21x = 11,516,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,516,096.08/3,905.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.90

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