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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,929.70, 5,422.98 and 2,161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,929.70, 5,422.98 and 2,161.42 is: 2,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,929.70 : 5,422.98 = 2,161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,929.70/5,422.98 = 2,161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,929.70x = 5,422.98 × 2,161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,929.70x = 11,721,337.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,721,337.43/3,929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.76

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