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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,375.48, 4,666.86 and 2,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,375.48, 4,666.86 and 2,592.12 is: 3,583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,375.48 : 4,666.86 = 2,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,375.48/4,666.86 = 2,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,375.48x = 4,666.86 × 2,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,375.48x = 12,097,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,097,061.14/3,375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.80

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