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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.72, 5,687.17 and 2,628.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.72, 5,687.17 and 2,628.01 is: 3,625.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.72 : 5,687.17 = 2,628.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.72/5,687.17 = 2,628.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.72x = 5,687.17 × 2,628.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.72x = 14,945,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,945,939.63/4,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.26

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