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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.61, 5,395.06 and 2,140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.61, 5,395.06 and 2,140.88 is: 2,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.61 : 5,395.06 = 2,140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.61/5,395.06 = 2,140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.61x = 5,395.06 × 2,140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.61x = 11,550,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,550,154.43/3,909.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.30

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