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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.92, 10,875.18 and 2,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.92, 10,875.18 and 2,054.84 is: 3,082.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.92 : 10,875.18 = 2,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.92/10,875.18 = 2,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.92x = 10,875.18 × 2,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.92x = 22,346,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346,754.87/7,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.77

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