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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.41, 5,792.88 and 2,626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.41, 5,792.88 and 2,626.01 is: 3,624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.41 : 5,792.88 = 2,626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.41/5,792.88 = 2,626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.41x = 5,792.88 × 2,626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.41x = 15,212,160.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,212,160.81/4,197.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.18

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