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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.67, 4,216.82 and 2,061.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.67, 4,216.82 and 2,061.59 is: 2,844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.67 : 4,216.82 = 2,061.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.67/4,216.82 = 2,061.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.67x = 4,216.82 × 2,061.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.67x = 8,693,322.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,693,322.55/3,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,844.05

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