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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,930.68, 5,424.22 and 2,162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,930.68, 5,424.22 and 2,162.24 is: 2,983.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,930.68 : 5,424.22 = 2,162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,930.68/5,424.22 = 2,162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,930.68x = 5,424.22 × 2,162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,930.68x = 11,728,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,728,465.45/3,930.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,983.83

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