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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.47, 5,393.60 and 2,140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.47, 5,393.60 and 2,140.15 is: 2,953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.47 : 5,393.60 = 2,140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.47/5,393.60 = 2,140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.47x = 5,393.60 × 2,140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.47x = 11,543,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,543,102.34/3,908.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.36

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