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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,835.96, 4,253.89 and 2,056.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,835.96, 4,253.89 and 2,056.33 is: 3,084.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,835.96 : 4,253.89 = 2,056.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,835.96/4,253.89 = 2,056.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,835.96x = 4,253.89 × 2,056.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,835.96x = 8,747,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,747,401.62/2,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.46

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