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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.59, 6,414.13 and 2,056.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.59, 6,414.13 and 2,056.31 is: 3,082.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.59 : 6,414.13 = 2,056.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.59/6,414.13 = 2,056.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.59x = 6,414.13 × 2,056.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.59x = 13,189,397.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,189,397.31/4,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.65

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