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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.66, 4,592.69 and 1,812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.66, 4,592.69 and 1,812.52 is: 2,715.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.66 : 4,592.69 = 1,812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.66/4,592.69 = 1,812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.66x = 4,592.69 × 1,812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.66x = 8,324,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,324,342.48/3,065.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,715.35

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