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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,219.71, 7,202.93 and 2,981.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,219.71, 7,202.93 and 2,981.15 is: 4,113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,219.71 : 7,202.93 = 2,981.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,219.71/7,202.93 = 2,981.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,219.71x = 7,202.93 × 2,981.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,219.71x = 21,473,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473,014.77/5,219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.83

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