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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,290.94, 4,937.55 and 2,056.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,290.94, 4,937.55 and 2,056.89 is: 3,086.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,290.94 : 4,937.55 = 2,056.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,290.94/4,937.55 = 2,056.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,290.94x = 4,937.55 × 2,056.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,290.94x = 10,155,997.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,155,997.22/3,290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.05

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