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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,206.74, 5,804.26 and 2,612.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,206.74, 5,804.26 and 2,612.66 is: 3,604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,206.74 : 5,804.26 = 2,612.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,206.74/5,804.26 = 2,612.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,206.74x = 5,804.26 × 2,612.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,206.74x = 15,164,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,164,522.38/4,206.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.82

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