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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,865.94, 7,300.44 and 2,056.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,865.94, 7,300.44 and 2,056.05 is: 3,084.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,865.94 : 7,300.44 = 2,056.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,865.94/7,300.44 = 2,056.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,865.94x = 7,300.44 × 2,056.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,865.94x = 15,010,069.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,010,069.66/4,865.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.72

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