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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.16, 5,423.60 and 2,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.16, 5,423.60 and 2,161.72 is: 2,983.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.16 : 5,423.60 = 2,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.16/5,423.60 = 2,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.16x = 5,423.60 × 2,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.16x = 11,724,304.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,724,304.59/3,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.16

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