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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.58, 6,369.63 and 2,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.58, 6,369.63 and 2,056.70 is: 3,080.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.58 : 6,369.63 = 2,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.58/6,369.63 = 2,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.58x = 6,369.63 × 2,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.58x = 13,100,386.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,100,386.17/4,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.58

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