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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.03, 7,937.36 and 2,481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.03, 7,937.36 and 2,481.69 is: 3,718.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.03 : 7,937.36 = 2,481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.03/7,937.36 = 2,481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.03x = 7,937.36 × 2,481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.03x = 19,698,054.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,698,054.53/5,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.00

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