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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.23, 5,394.42 and 2,140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.23, 5,394.42 and 2,140.82 is: 2,954.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.23 : 5,394.42 = 2,140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.23/5,394.42 = 2,140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.23x = 5,394.42 × 2,140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.23x = 11,548,455.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,548,455.25/3,909.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.15

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