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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,095.51, 4,644.86 and 2,056.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,095.51, 4,644.86 and 2,056.23 is: 3,085.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,095.51 : 4,644.86 = 2,056.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,095.51/4,644.86 = 2,056.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,095.51x = 4,644.86 × 2,056.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,095.51x = 9,550,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550,900.48/3,095.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.40

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