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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,208.81, 5,805.74 and 2,634.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,208.81, 5,805.74 and 2,634.17 is: 3,633.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,208.81 : 5,805.74 = 2,634.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,208.81/5,805.74 = 2,634.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,208.81x = 5,805.74 × 2,634.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,208.81x = 15,293,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,293,283.69/4,208.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.64

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