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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,056.93, 4,220.55 and 1,924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,056.93, 4,220.55 and 1,924.25 is: 2,656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,056.93 : 4,220.55 = 1,924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,056.93/4,220.55 = 1,924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,056.93x = 4,220.55 × 1,924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,056.93x = 8,121,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,121,372.23/3,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,656.71

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