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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,261.66, 4,892.49 and 2,292.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,261.66, 4,892.49 and 2,292.09 is: 3,438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,261.66 : 4,892.49 = 2,292.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,261.66/4,892.49 = 2,292.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,261.66x = 4,892.49 × 2,292.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,261.66x = 11,214,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,214,027.40/3,261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.14

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