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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.22, 5,423.49 and 2,161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.22, 5,423.49 and 2,161.54 is: 2,982.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.22 : 5,423.49 = 2,161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.22/5,423.49 = 2,161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.22x = 5,423.49 × 2,161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.22x = 11,723,090.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,723,090.57/3,930.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.81

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