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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,524.95, 6,781.95 and 2,056.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,524.95, 6,781.95 and 2,056.37 is: 3,082.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,524.95 : 6,781.95 = 2,056.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,524.95/6,781.95 = 2,056.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,524.95x = 6,781.95 × 2,056.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,524.95x = 13,946,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,946,164.61/4,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.06

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