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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,465.13, 7,541.88 and 2,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,465.13, 7,541.88 and 2,981.13 is: 4,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,465.13 : 7,541.88 = 2,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,465.13/7,541.88 = 2,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,465.13x = 7,541.88 × 2,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,465.13x = 22,483,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,483,324.72/5,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.96

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