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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.54, 5,393.77 and 2,140.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.54, 5,393.77 and 2,140.16 is: 2,953.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.54 : 5,393.77 = 2,140.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.54/5,393.77 = 2,140.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.54x = 5,393.77 × 2,140.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.54x = 11,543,498.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,543,498.48/3,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.40

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