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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,938.76, 5,435.69 and 2,170.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,938.76, 5,435.69 and 2,170.71 is: 2,995.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,938.76 : 5,435.69 = 2,170.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,938.76/5,435.69 = 2,170.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,938.76x = 5,435.69 × 2,170.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,938.76x = 11,799,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,799,295.79/3,938.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.69

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