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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,481.95, 8,218.06 and 2,881.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,481.95, 8,218.06 and 2,881.85 is: 4,320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,481.95 : 8,218.06 = 2,881.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,481.95/8,218.06 = 2,881.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,481.95x = 8,218.06 × 2,881.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,481.95x = 23,683,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683,167.92/5,481.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,320.21

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