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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.14, 5,793.45 and 2,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.14, 5,793.45 and 2,627.13 is: 3,625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.14 : 5,793.45 = 2,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.14/5,793.45 = 2,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.14x = 5,793.45 × 2,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.14x = 15,220,146.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,220,146.30/4,198.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.45

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