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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.72, 10,870.47 and 2,051.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.72, 10,870.47 and 2,051.60 is: 3,077.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.72 : 10,870.47 = 2,051.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.72/10,870.47 = 2,051.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.72x = 10,870.47 × 2,051.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.72x = 22,301,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301,801.90/7,245.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.93

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