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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.62, 5,389.83 and 2,137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.62, 5,389.83 and 2,137.22 is: 2,949.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.62 : 5,389.83 = 2,137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.62/5,389.83 = 2,137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.62x = 5,389.83 × 2,137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.62x = 11,519,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,519,252.47/3,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.40

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