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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.50, 6,374.19 and 2,056.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.50, 6,374.19 and 2,056.39 is: 3,082.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.50 : 6,374.19 = 2,056.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.50/6,374.19 = 2,056.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.50x = 6,374.19 × 2,056.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.50x = 13,107,812.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,107,812.35/4,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.38

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