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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.43, 5,393.62 and 2,140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.43, 5,393.62 and 2,140.02 is: 2,953.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.43 : 5,393.62 = 2,140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.43/5,393.62 = 2,140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.43x = 5,393.62 × 2,140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.43x = 11,542,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,542,454.67/3,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.22

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