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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.89, 7,895.45 and 1,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.89, 7,895.45 and 1,982.16 is: 2,971.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.89 : 7,895.45 = 1,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.89/7,895.45 = 1,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.89x = 7,895.45 × 1,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.89x = 15,649,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,649,995.78/5,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.40

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