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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.06, 5,423.58 and 2,161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.06, 5,423.58 and 2,161.83 is: 2,983.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.06 : 5,423.58 = 2,161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.06/5,423.58 = 2,161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.06x = 5,423.58 × 2,161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.06x = 11,724,857.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,724,857.95/3,930.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.38

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