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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,522.94, 6,785.44 and 2,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,522.94, 6,785.44 and 2,057.10 is: 3,086.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,522.94 : 6,785.44 = 2,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,522.94/6,785.44 = 2,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,522.94x = 6,785.44 × 2,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,522.94x = 13,958,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958,328.62/4,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.12

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