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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.35, 5,423.84 and 2,161.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.35, 5,423.84 and 2,161.98 is: 2,983.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.35 : 5,423.84 = 2,161.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.35/5,423.84 = 2,161.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.35x = 5,423.84 × 2,161.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.35x = 11,726,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,726,233.60/3,930.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.51

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