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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,938.79, 5,435.66 and 2,170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,938.79, 5,435.66 and 2,170.46 is: 2,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,938.79 : 5,435.66 = 2,170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,938.79/5,435.66 = 2,170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,938.79x = 5,435.66 × 2,170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,938.79x = 11,797,882.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,797,882.60/3,938.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.31

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