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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.31, 4,226.38 and 2,592.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.31, 4,226.38 and 2,592.36 is: 3,574.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.31 : 4,226.38 = 2,592.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.31/4,226.38 = 2,592.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.31x = 4,226.38 × 2,592.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.31x = 10,956,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,956,298.46/3,065.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,574.29

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