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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.30, 4,585.74 and 2,070.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.30, 4,585.74 and 2,070.22 is: 3,106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.30 : 4,585.74 = 2,070.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.30/4,585.74 = 2,070.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.30x = 4,585.74 × 2,070.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.30x = 9,493,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493,490.66/3,056.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.21

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