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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.43, 5,421.70 and 2,533.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.43, 5,421.70 and 2,533.18 is: 3,494.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.43 : 5,421.70 = 2,533.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.43/5,421.70 = 2,533.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.43x = 5,421.70 × 2,533.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.43x = 13,734,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,734,142.01/3,930.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.31

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