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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.58, 5,389.70 and 2,137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.58, 5,389.70 and 2,137.19 is: 2,949.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.58 : 5,389.70 = 2,137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.58/5,389.70 = 2,137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.58x = 5,389.70 × 2,137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.58x = 11,518,790.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518,790.34/3,905.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.32

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