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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,316.51, 4,575.61 and 2,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,316.51, 4,575.61 and 2,056.26 is: 2,836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,316.51 : 4,575.61 = 2,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,316.51/4,575.61 = 2,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,316.51x = 4,575.61 × 2,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,316.51x = 9,408,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,408,650.12/3,316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.91

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