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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,755.13, 7,134.52 and 1,981.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,755.13, 7,134.52 and 1,981.06 is: 2,972.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,755.13 : 7,134.52 = 1,981.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,755.13/7,134.52 = 1,981.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,755.13x = 7,134.52 × 1,981.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,755.13x = 14,133,912.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133,912.19/4,755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.35

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