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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,840.61, 5,299.63 and 2,161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,840.61, 5,299.63 and 2,161.99 is: 2,983.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,840.61 : 5,299.63 = 2,161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,840.61/5,299.63 = 2,161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,840.61x = 5,299.63 × 2,161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,840.61x = 11,457,750.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,457,750.51/3,840.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.31

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