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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.63, 4,730.99 and 2,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.63, 4,730.99 and 2,056.64 is: 3,083.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.63 : 4,730.99 = 2,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.63/4,730.99 = 2,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.63x = 4,730.99 × 2,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.63x = 9,729,909.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,729,909.34/3,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.35

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