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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.44, 10,869.96 and 2,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.44, 10,869.96 and 2,052.32 is: 3,078.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.44 : 10,869.96 = 2,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.44/10,869.96 = 2,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.44x = 10,869.96 × 2,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.44x = 22,308,636.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308,636.31/7,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.56

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