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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.67, 4,228.50 and 2,056.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.67, 4,228.50 and 2,056.92 is: 2,837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.67 : 4,228.50 = 2,056.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.67/4,228.50 = 2,056.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.67x = 4,228.50 × 2,056.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.67x = 8,697,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,697,689.97/3,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.12

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