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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.02, 5,942.70 and 2,627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.02, 5,942.70 and 2,627.52 is: 3,626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.02 : 5,942.70 = 2,627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.02/5,942.70 = 2,627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.02x = 5,942.70 × 2,627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.02x = 15,614,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,614,563.10/4,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.22

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