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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,246.94, 10,870.40 and 2,052.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,246.94, 10,870.40 and 2,052.82 is: 3,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,246.94 : 10,870.40 = 2,052.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,246.94/10,870.40 = 2,052.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,246.94x = 10,870.40 × 2,052.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,246.94x = 22,314,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,974.53/7,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.23

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