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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.76, 10,870.68 and 2,052.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.76, 10,870.68 and 2,052.56 is: 3,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.76 : 10,870.68 = 2,052.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.76/10,870.68 = 2,052.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.76x = 10,870.68 × 2,052.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.76x = 22,312,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312,722.94/7,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.99

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