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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,929.85, 5,423.24 and 2,161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,929.85, 5,423.24 and 2,161.47 is: 2,982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,929.85 : 5,423.24 = 2,161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,929.85/5,423.24 = 2,161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,929.85x = 5,423.24 × 2,161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,929.85x = 11,722,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,722,170.56/3,929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.85

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