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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,653.07, 6,979.91 and 2,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,653.07, 6,979.91 and 2,056 is: 3,084.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,653.07 : 6,979.91 = 2,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,653.07/6,979.91 = 2,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,653.07x = 6,979.91 × 2,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,653.07x = 14,350,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350,684.68/4,653.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.13

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