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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,109.23, 4,666.91 and 2,592.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,109.23, 4,666.91 and 2,592.54 is: 3,891.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,109.23 : 4,666.91 = 2,592.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,109.23/4,666.91 = 2,592.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,109.23x = 4,666.91 × 2,592.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,109.23x = 12,099,137.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099,137.89/3,109.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.36

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