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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,205.92, 5,805.96 and 2,633.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,205.92, 5,805.96 and 2,633.68 is: 3,635.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,205.92 : 5,805.96 = 2,633.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,205.92/5,805.96 = 2,633.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,205.92x = 5,805.96 × 2,633.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,205.92x = 15,291,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291,040.73/4,205.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.60

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