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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.50, 6,374.16 and 2,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.50, 6,374.16 and 2,056.59 is: 3,082.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.50 : 6,374.16 = 2,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.50/6,374.16 = 2,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.50x = 6,374.16 × 2,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.50x = 13,109,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109,033.71/4,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.67

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