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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,793.29, 4,196.61 and 2,627.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,793.29, 4,196.61 and 2,627.44 is: 3,947.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,793.29 : 4,196.61 = 2,627.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,793.29/4,196.61 = 2,627.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,793.29x = 4,196.61 × 2,627.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,793.29x = 11,026,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,026,330.49/2,793.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.44

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