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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.18, 6,371.55 and 2,056.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.18, 6,371.55 and 2,056.32 is: 3,084.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.18 : 6,371.55 = 2,056.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.18/6,371.55 = 2,056.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.18x = 6,371.55 × 2,056.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.18x = 13,101,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101,945.70/4,248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.13

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