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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.83, 5,394.21 and 2,140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.83, 5,394.21 and 2,140.45 is: 2,953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.83 : 5,394.21 = 2,140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.83/5,394.21 = 2,140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.83x = 5,394.21 × 2,140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.83x = 11,546,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,546,036.79/3,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.83

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