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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.49, 3,911.67 and 2,092.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.49, 3,911.67 and 2,092.01 is: 3,133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.49 : 3,911.67 = 2,092.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.49/3,911.67 = 2,092.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.49x = 3,911.67 × 2,092.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.49x = 8,183,233.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183,233.20/2,611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,133.56

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