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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.20, 4,666.95 and 2,056.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.20, 4,666.95 and 2,056.05 is: 2,837.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.20 : 4,666.95 = 2,056.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.20/4,666.95 = 2,056.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.20x = 4,666.95 × 2,056.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.20x = 9,595,482.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,595,482.55/3,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.05

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