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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.56, 4,462.43 and 2,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.56, 4,462.43 and 2,057.02 is: 3,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.56 : 4,462.43 = 2,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.56/4,462.43 = 2,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.56x = 4,462.43 × 2,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.56x = 9,179,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179,322.99/2,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.90

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