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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.04, 6,370.86 and 2,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.04, 6,370.86 and 2,056.40 is: 3,085.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.04 : 6,370.86 = 2,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.04/6,370.86 = 2,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.04x = 6,370.86 × 2,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.04x = 13,101,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101,036.50/4,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.47

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