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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.77, 5,942.61 and 2,628.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.77, 5,942.61 and 2,628.15 is: 3,627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.77 : 5,942.61 = 2,628.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.77/5,942.61 = 2,628.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.77x = 5,942.61 × 2,628.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.77x = 15,618,050.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618,050.81/4,305.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.24

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