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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,032.54, 4,540.61 and 2,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,032.54, 4,540.61 and 2,056.70 is: 3,079.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,032.54 : 4,540.61 = 2,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,032.54/4,540.61 = 2,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,032.54x = 4,540.61 × 2,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,032.54x = 9,338,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338,672.59/3,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.49

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