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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,248.96, 10,873.40 and 2,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,248.96, 10,873.40 and 2,054.84 is: 3,082.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,248.96 : 10,873.40 = 2,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,248.96/10,873.40 = 2,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,248.96x = 10,873.40 × 2,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,248.96x = 22,343,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,032.61/7,248.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.24

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