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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.79, 4,586.49 and 2,070.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.79, 4,586.49 and 2,070.72 is: 3,106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.79 : 4,586.49 = 2,070.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.79/4,586.49 = 2,070.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.79x = 4,586.49 × 2,070.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.79x = 9,497,336.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,497,336.57/3,056.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.96

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