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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.98, 7,872.59 and 1,961.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.98, 7,872.59 and 1,961.01 is: 2,942.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.98 : 7,872.59 = 1,961.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.98/7,872.59 = 1,961.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.98x = 7,872.59 × 1,961.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.98x = 15,438,232.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,438,232.62/5,246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.31

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