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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.48, 5,941.51 and 2,626.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.48, 5,941.51 and 2,626.77 is: 3,624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.48 : 5,941.51 = 2,626.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.48/5,941.51 = 2,626.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.48x = 5,941.51 × 2,626.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.48x = 15,606,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,980.22/4,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.91

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