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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.06, 5,793.69 and 2,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.06, 5,793.69 and 2,629.30 is: 3,626.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.06 : 5,793.69 = 2,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.06/5,793.69 = 2,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.06x = 5,793.69 × 2,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.06x = 15,233,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233,349.12/4,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.07

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