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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.14, 7,894.32 and 1,981.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.14, 7,894.32 and 1,981.41 is: 2,970.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.14 : 7,894.32 = 1,981.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.14/7,894.32 = 1,981.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.14x = 7,894.32 × 1,981.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.14x = 15,641,884.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,641,884.59/5,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.28

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