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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.56, 3,911.94 and 2,092.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.56, 3,911.94 and 2,092.44 is: 3,134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.56 : 3,911.94 = 2,092.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.56/3,911.94 = 2,092.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.56x = 3,911.94 × 2,092.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.56x = 8,185,499.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,499.73/2,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.33

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