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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.52, 5,787.24 and 2,625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.52, 5,787.24 and 2,625.04 is: 3,619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.52 : 5,787.24 = 2,625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.52/5,787.24 = 2,625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.52x = 5,787.24 × 2,625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.52x = 15,191,736.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191,736.49/4,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.22

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