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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,201.72, 5,795.94 and 2,627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,201.72, 5,795.94 and 2,627.08 is: 3,623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,201.72 : 5,795.94 = 2,627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,201.72/5,795.94 = 2,627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,201.72x = 5,795.94 × 2,627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,201.72x = 15,226,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,226,398.06/4,201.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.85

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