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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.55, 5,393.79 and 2,140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.55, 5,393.79 and 2,140.14 is: 2,953.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.55 : 5,393.79 = 2,140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.55/5,393.79 = 2,140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.55x = 5,393.79 × 2,140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.55x = 11,543,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,543,465.73/3,908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.39

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