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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,592.51, 3,581.28 and 2,312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,592.51, 3,581.28 and 2,312.66 is: 3,194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,592.51 : 3,581.28 = 2,312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,592.51/3,581.28 = 2,312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,592.51x = 3,581.28 × 2,312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,592.51x = 8,282,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282,265.10/2,592.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.69

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