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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.67, 5,795.46 and 2,628.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.67, 5,795.46 and 2,628.63 is: 3,627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.67 : 5,795.46 = 2,628.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.67/5,795.46 = 2,628.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.67x = 5,795.46 × 2,628.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.67x = 15,234,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,120.02/4,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.46

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