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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.06, 7,981.65 and 2,034.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.06, 7,981.65 and 2,034.47 is: 3,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.06 : 7,981.65 = 2,034.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.06/7,981.65 = 2,034.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.06x = 7,981.65 × 2,034.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.06x = 16,238,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,238,427.48/5,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.73

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