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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.41, 5,791.50 and 2,625.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.41, 5,791.50 and 2,625.01 is: 3,622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.41 : 5,791.50 = 2,625.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.41/5,791.50 = 2,625.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.41x = 5,791.50 × 2,625.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.41x = 15,202,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,703.33/4,196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.79

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