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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,108.38, 4,661.96 and 2,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,108.38, 4,661.96 and 2,056.59 is: 3,084.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,108.38 : 4,661.96 = 2,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,108.38/4,661.96 = 2,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,108.38x = 4,661.96 × 2,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,108.38x = 9,587,730.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,587,730.03/3,108.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.48

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