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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.64, 6,590.10 and 2,312.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.64, 6,590.10 and 2,312.11 is: 3,468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.64 : 6,590.10 = 2,312.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.64/6,590.10 = 2,312.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.64x = 6,590.10 × 2,312.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.64x = 15,237,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,237,036.11/4,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.77

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