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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.67, 5,162.84 and 2,056.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.67, 5,162.84 and 2,056.71 is: 3,086.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.67 : 5,162.84 = 2,056.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.67/5,162.84 = 2,056.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.67x = 5,162.84 × 2,056.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.67x = 10,618,454.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,618,454.37/3,440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.16

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