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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.58, 10,872.97 and 2,054.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.58, 10,872.97 and 2,054.45 is: 3,081.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.58 : 10,872.97 = 2,054.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.58/10,872.97 = 2,054.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.58x = 10,872.97 × 2,054.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.58x = 22,337,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,337,973.22/7,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.70

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