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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,056.68, 3,091.23 and 1,365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,056.68, 3,091.23 and 1,365.72 is: 2,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,056.68 : 3,091.23 = 1,365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,056.68/3,091.23 = 1,365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,056.68x = 3,091.23 × 1,365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,056.68x = 4,221,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221,754.64/2,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.70

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