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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.68, 4,307.79 and 2,591.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.68, 4,307.79 and 2,591.75 is: 3,571.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.68 : 4,307.79 = 2,591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.68/4,307.79 = 2,591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.68x = 4,307.79 × 2,591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.68x = 11,164,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,164,714.73/3,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.93

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