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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,309, 4,566.96 and 1,912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,309, 4,566.96 and 1,912.56 is: 2,639.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,309 : 4,566.96 = 1,912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,309/4,566.96 = 1,912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,309x = 4,566.96 × 1,912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,309x = 8,734,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,585.02/3,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,639.64

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