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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.25, 5,940.81 and 2,627.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.25, 5,940.81 and 2,627.02 is: 3,624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.25 : 5,940.81 = 2,627.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.25/5,940.81 = 2,627.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.25x = 5,940.81 × 2,627.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.25x = 15,606,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,626.69/4,306.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,624.18

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