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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,906.31, 5,390.71 and 2,137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,906.31, 5,390.71 and 2,137.91 is: 2,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,906.31 : 5,390.71 = 2,137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,906.31/5,390.71 = 2,137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,906.31x = 5,390.71 × 2,137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,906.31x = 11,524,852.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,524,852.82/3,906.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,950.32

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