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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382.63, 4,669.45 and 2,056.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382.63, 4,669.45 and 2,056.79 is: 2,839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382.63 : 4,669.45 = 2,056.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382.63/4,669.45 = 2,056.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382.63x = 4,669.45 × 2,056.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382.63x = 9,604,084.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604,084.60/3,382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.24

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