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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,135.63, 6,204.46 and 2,056.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,135.63, 6,204.46 and 2,056.62 is: 3,085.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,135.63 : 6,204.46 = 2,056.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,135.63/6,204.46 = 2,056.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,135.63x = 6,204.46 × 2,056.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,135.63x = 12,760,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,760,216.53/4,135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.43

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