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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.97, 7,902.81 and 1,981.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.97, 7,902.81 and 1,981.32 is: 2,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.97 : 7,902.81 = 1,981.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.97/7,902.81 = 1,981.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.97x = 7,902.81 × 1,981.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.97x = 15,657,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,657,995.51/5,267.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.30

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