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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.28, 10,868.60 and 2,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.28, 10,868.60 and 2,051.76 is: 3,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.28 : 10,868.60 = 2,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.28/10,868.60 = 2,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.28x = 10,868.60 × 2,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.28x = 22,299,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299,758.74/7,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.41

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