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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.34, 4,663.62 and 2,592.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.34, 4,663.62 and 2,592.06 is: 3,882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.34 : 4,663.62 = 2,592.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.34/4,663.62 = 2,592.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.34x = 4,663.62 × 2,592.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.34x = 12,088,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,088,382.86/3,113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.77

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