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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.39, 7,894.69 and 1,981.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.39, 7,894.69 and 1,981.66 is: 2,970.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.39 : 7,894.69 = 1,981.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.39/7,894.69 = 1,981.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.39x = 7,894.69 × 1,981.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.39x = 15,644,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,644,591.39/5,266.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.65

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