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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,660.31, 8,490.92 and 1,961.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,660.31, 8,490.92 and 1,961.04 is: 2,941.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,660.31 : 8,490.92 = 1,961.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,660.31/8,490.92 = 1,961.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,660.31x = 8,490.92 × 1,961.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,660.31x = 16,651,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,651,023.95/5,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.72

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