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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.06, 5,394.54 and 2,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.06, 5,394.54 and 2,140.70 is: 2,954.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.06 : 5,394.54 = 2,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.06/5,394.54 = 2,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.06x = 5,394.54 × 2,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.06x = 11,548,091.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,548,091.78/3,909.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.19

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