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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.16, 5,423.77 and 2,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.16, 5,423.77 and 2,161.90 is: 2,983.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.16 : 5,423.77 = 2,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.16/5,423.77 = 2,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.16x = 5,423.77 × 2,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.16x = 11,725,637.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,725,637.55/3,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.50

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