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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.67, 5,791.32 and 2,625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.67, 5,791.32 and 2,625.63 is: 3,623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.67 : 5,791.32 = 2,625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.67/5,791.32 = 2,625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.67x = 5,791.32 × 2,625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.67x = 15,205,863.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,205,863.53/4,196.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.32

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