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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.54, 10,873.20 and 2,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.54, 10,873.20 and 2,054 is: 3,081.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.54 : 10,873.20 = 2,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.54/10,873.20 = 2,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.54x = 10,873.20 × 2,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.54x = 22,333,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333,552.80/7,248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.11

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