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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.98, 7,873.56 and 1,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.98, 7,873.56 and 1,961.40 is: 2,942.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.98 : 7,873.56 = 1,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.98/7,873.56 = 1,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.98x = 7,873.56 × 1,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.98x = 15,443,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,443,200.58/5,248.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.13

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