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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,955.46, 5,934.09 and 2,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,955.46, 5,934.09 and 2,105.60 is: 3,158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,955.46 : 5,934.09 = 2,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,955.46/5,934.09 = 2,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,955.46x = 5,934.09 × 2,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,955.46x = 12,494,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,494,819.90/3,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.88

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