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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.67, 5,802.36 and 2,633.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.67, 5,802.36 and 2,633.63 is: 3,634.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.67 : 5,802.36 = 2,633.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.67/5,802.36 = 2,633.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.67x = 5,802.36 × 2,633.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.67x = 15,281,269.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,269.37/4,204.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.36

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