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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,929.81, 5,423.46 and 2,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,929.81, 5,423.46 and 2,161.76 is: 2,983.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,929.81 : 5,423.46 = 2,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,929.81/5,423.46 = 2,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,929.81x = 5,423.46 × 2,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,929.81x = 11,724,218.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,724,218.89/3,929.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.41

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