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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.88, 5,787.90 and 2,623.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.88, 5,787.90 and 2,623.56 is: 3,620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.88 : 5,787.90 = 2,623.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.88/5,787.90 = 2,623.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.88x = 5,787.90 × 2,623.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.88x = 15,184,902.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184,902.92/4,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,620.73

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