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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.99, 6,372.72 and 2,056.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.99, 6,372.72 and 2,056.35 is: 3,086.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.99 : 6,372.72 = 2,056.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.99/6,372.72 = 2,056.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.99x = 6,372.72 × 2,056.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.99x = 13,104,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,104,542.77/4,245.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.33

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