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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,245.78, 10,868.77 and 2,051.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,245.78, 10,868.77 and 2,051.65 is: 3,077.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,245.78 : 10,868.77 = 2,051.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,245.78/10,868.77 = 2,051.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,245.78x = 10,868.77 × 2,051.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,245.78x = 22,298,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298,911.97/7,245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.50

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