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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,729.42, 8,593.07 and 1,981.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,729.42, 8,593.07 and 1,981.19 is: 2,971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,729.42 : 8,593.07 = 1,981.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,729.42/8,593.07 = 1,981.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,729.42x = 8,593.07 × 1,981.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,729.42x = 17,024,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024,451.48/5,729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.41

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