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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.05, 3,631.65 and 2,056.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.05, 3,631.65 and 2,056.14 is: 3,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.05 : 3,631.65 = 2,056.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.05/3,631.65 = 2,056.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.05x = 3,631.65 × 2,056.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.05x = 7,467,180.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467,180.83/2,419.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.82

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