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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.05, 5,423.33 and 2,161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.05, 5,423.33 and 2,161.64 is: 2,982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.05 : 5,423.33 = 2,161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.05/5,423.33 = 2,161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.05x = 5,423.33 × 2,161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.05x = 11,723,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,723,287.06/3,930.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.99

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