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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,511.22, 5,266.92 and 2,690.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,511.22, 5,266.92 and 2,690.96 is: 4,036.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,511.22 : 5,266.92 = 2,690.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,511.22/5,266.92 = 2,690.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,511.22x = 5,266.92 × 2,690.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,511.22x = 14,173,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,173,071.04/3,511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.51

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