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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.94, 7,968.70 and 1,981.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.94, 7,968.70 and 1,981.74 is: 2,970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.94 : 7,968.70 = 1,981.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.94/7,968.70 = 1,981.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.94x = 7,968.70 × 1,981.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.94x = 15,791,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,791,906.51/5,315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,970.67

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