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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,200.47, 5,794.25 and 2,625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,200.47, 5,794.25 and 2,625.83 is: 3,622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,200.47 : 5,794.25 = 2,625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,200.47/5,794.25 = 2,625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,200.47x = 5,794.25 × 2,625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,200.47x = 15,214,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214,702.35/4,200.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.14

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