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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,948.89, 5,910.91 and 2,709.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,948.89, 5,910.91 and 2,709.05 is: 4,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,948.89 : 5,910.91 = 2,709.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,948.89/5,910.91 = 2,709.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,948.89x = 5,910.91 × 2,709.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,948.89x = 16,012,914.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012,914.41/3,948.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.05

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