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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.33, 5,803.97 and 2,636.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.33, 5,803.97 and 2,636.55 is: 3,637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.33 : 5,803.97 = 2,636.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.33/5,803.97 = 2,636.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.33x = 5,803.97 × 2,636.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.33x = 15,302,443.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,302,443.92/4,206.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,637.96

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