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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,397.36, 6,068.19 and 2,627.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,397.36, 6,068.19 and 2,627.91 is: 3,626.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,397.36 : 6,068.19 = 2,627.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,397.36/6,068.19 = 2,627.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,397.36x = 6,068.19 × 2,627.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,397.36x = 15,946,657.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,946,657.18/4,397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.42

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