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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.90, 5,942.68 and 2,627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.90, 5,942.68 and 2,627.82 is: 3,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.90 : 5,942.68 = 2,627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.90/5,942.68 = 2,627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.90x = 5,942.68 × 2,627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.90x = 15,616,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,616,293.36/4,305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.72

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