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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.49, 5,423.94 and 2,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.49, 5,423.94 and 2,056.24 is: 3,084.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.49 : 5,423.94 = 2,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.49/5,423.94 = 2,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.49x = 5,423.94 × 2,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.49x = 11,152,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,152,922.39/3,615.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.76

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