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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.25, 4,461.96 and 2,056.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.25, 4,461.96 and 2,056.71 is: 3,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.25 : 4,461.96 = 2,056.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.25/4,461.96 = 2,056.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.25x = 4,461.96 × 2,056.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.25x = 9,176,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176,957.75/2,975.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.43

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