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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.67, 5,941.62 and 2,626.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.67, 5,941.62 and 2,626.81 is: 3,624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.67 : 5,941.62 = 2,626.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.67/5,941.62 = 2,626.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.67x = 5,941.62 × 2,626.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.67x = 15,607,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,607,506.83/4,305.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.87

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