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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,652.39, 6,978.59 and 2,057.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,652.39, 6,978.59 and 2,057.15 is: 3,085.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,652.39 : 6,978.59 = 2,057.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,652.39/6,978.59 = 2,057.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,652.39x = 6,978.59 × 2,057.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,652.39x = 14,355,961.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,355,961.24/4,652.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.72

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