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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.41, 4,956.96 and 2,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.41, 4,956.96 and 2,266.84 is: 3,127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.41 : 4,956.96 = 2,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.41/4,956.96 = 2,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.41x = 4,956.96 × 2,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.41x = 11,236,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,236,635.21/3,592.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.88

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