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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,005.58, 6,008.37 and 2,056.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,005.58, 6,008.37 and 2,056.54 is: 3,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,005.58 : 6,008.37 = 2,056.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,005.58/6,008.37 = 2,056.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,005.58x = 6,008.37 × 2,056.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,005.58x = 12,356,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,356,453.24/4,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.81

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