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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.35, 3,759.06 and 2,056.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.35, 3,759.06 and 2,056.04 is: 3,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.35 : 3,759.06 = 2,056.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.35/3,759.06 = 2,056.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.35x = 3,759.06 × 2,056.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.35x = 7,728,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,758.93/2,517.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.20

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