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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,905.72, 5,389.91 and 2,137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,905.72, 5,389.91 and 2,137.44 is: 2,949.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,905.72 : 5,389.91 = 2,137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,905.72/5,389.91 = 2,137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,905.72x = 5,389.91 × 2,137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,905.72x = 11,520,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,520,626.77/3,905.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.68

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