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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.14, 4,292.68 and 2,609.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.14, 4,292.68 and 2,609.03 is: 3,599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.14 : 4,292.68 = 2,609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.14/4,292.68 = 2,609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.14x = 4,292.68 × 2,609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.14x = 11,199,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,199,730.90/3,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,599.88

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