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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.72, 5,805.60 and 2,634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.72, 5,805.60 and 2,634.08 is: 3,633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.72 : 5,805.60 = 2,634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.72/5,805.60 = 2,634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.72x = 5,805.60 × 2,634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.72x = 15,292,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292,414.85/4,208.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.51

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