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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,304.67, 5,940.25 and 2,625.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,304.67, 5,940.25 and 2,625.81 is: 3,623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,304.67 : 5,940.25 = 2,625.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,304.67/5,940.25 = 2,625.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,304.67x = 5,940.25 × 2,625.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,304.67x = 15,597,967.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,597,967.85/4,304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.50

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