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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,908.91, 5,394.40 and 2,140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,908.91, 5,394.40 and 2,140.63 is: 2,954.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,908.91 : 5,394.40 = 2,140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,908.91/5,394.40 = 2,140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,908.91x = 5,394.40 × 2,140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,908.91x = 11,547,395.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,547,395.63/3,908.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.12

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