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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.31, 5,423.77 and 2,161.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.31, 5,423.77 and 2,161.81 is: 2,983.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.31 : 5,423.77 = 2,161.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.31/5,423.77 = 2,161.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.31x = 5,423.77 × 2,161.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.31x = 11,725,160.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,725,160.22/3,930.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.27

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