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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.78, 5,394.12 and 2,140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.78, 5,394.12 and 2,140.42 is: 2,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.78 : 5,394.12 = 2,140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.78/5,394.12 = 2,140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.78x = 5,394.12 × 2,140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.78x = 11,545,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,545,682.33/3,908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.78

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