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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.79, 4,764.92 and 2,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.79, 4,764.92 and 2,056.35 is: 2,837.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.79 : 4,764.92 = 2,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.79/4,764.92 = 2,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.79x = 4,764.92 × 2,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.79x = 9,798,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,798,332.96/3,452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.80

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