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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.35, 3,994.21 and 2,592.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.35, 3,994.21 and 2,592.25 is: 3,862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.35 : 3,994.21 = 2,592.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.35/3,994.21 = 2,592.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.35x = 3,994.21 × 2,592.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.35x = 10,353,990.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,353,990.87/2,680.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.92

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