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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.28, 5,803.74 and 2,633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.28, 5,803.74 and 2,633.88 is: 3,635.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.28 : 5,803.74 = 2,633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.28/5,803.74 = 2,633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.28x = 5,803.74 × 2,633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.28x = 15,286,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,286,354.71/4,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.04

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