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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,315.63, 4,573.83 and 2,056.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,315.63, 4,573.83 and 2,056.29 is: 2,836.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,315.63 : 4,573.83 = 2,056.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,315.63/4,573.83 = 2,056.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,315.63x = 4,573.83 × 2,056.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,315.63x = 9,405,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,405,120.89/3,315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.60

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