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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,928.83, 5,421.71 and 2,160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,928.83, 5,421.71 and 2,160.41 is: 2,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,928.83 : 5,421.71 = 2,160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,928.83/5,421.71 = 2,160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,928.83x = 5,421.71 × 2,160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,928.83x = 11,713,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,713,078.59/3,928.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.31

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