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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.72, 5,940.09 and 2,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.72, 5,940.09 and 2,626.80 is: 3,623.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.72 : 5,940.09 = 2,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.72/5,940.09 = 2,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.72x = 5,940.09 × 2,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.72x = 15,603,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,603,428.41/4,305.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.88

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