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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,929.99, 5,423.40 and 2,161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,929.99, 5,423.40 and 2,161.58 is: 2,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,929.99 : 5,423.40 = 2,161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,929.99/5,423.40 = 2,161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,929.99x = 5,423.40 × 2,161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,929.99x = 11,723,085.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,723,085.86/3,929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.98

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