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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.60, 10,869.91 and 2,052.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.60, 10,869.91 and 2,052.52 is: 3,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.60 : 10,869.91 = 2,052.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.60/10,869.91 = 2,052.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.60x = 10,869.91 × 2,052.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.60x = 22,310,707.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310,707.67/7,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.78

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