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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.41, 7,047.13 and 2,981.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.41, 7,047.13 and 2,981.98 is: 4,114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.41 : 7,047.13 = 2,981.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.41/7,047.13 = 2,981.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.41x = 7,047.13 × 2,981.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.41x = 21,014,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,014,400.72/5,107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.49

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