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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.51, 4,726.78 and 2,057.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.51, 4,726.78 and 2,057.01 is: 3,086.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.51 : 4,726.78 = 2,057.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.51/4,726.78 = 2,057.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.51x = 4,726.78 × 2,057.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.51x = 9,723,011.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,723,011.63/3,150.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.17

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