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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,304.61, 5,939.92 and 2,625.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,304.61, 5,939.92 and 2,625.21 is: 3,622.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,304.61 : 5,939.92 = 2,625.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,304.61/5,939.92 = 2,625.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,304.61x = 5,939.92 × 2,625.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,304.61x = 15,593,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,593,537.38/4,304.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,622.52

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