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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.07, 5,792.48 and 2,624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.07, 5,792.48 and 2,624.86 is: 3,622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.07 : 5,792.48 = 2,624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.07/5,792.48 = 2,624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.07x = 5,792.48 × 2,624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.07x = 15,204,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204,449.05/4,197.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.63

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