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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,429.36, 6,641.15 and 2,056.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,429.36, 6,641.15 and 2,056.47 is: 3,083.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,429.36 : 6,641.15 = 2,056.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,429.36/6,641.15 = 2,056.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,429.36x = 6,641.15 × 2,056.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,429.36x = 13,657,325.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,657,325.74/4,429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.36

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