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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.13, 10,875.51 and 2,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.13, 10,875.51 and 2,055 is: 3,083.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.13 : 10,875.51 = 2,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.13/10,875.51 = 2,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.13x = 10,875.51 × 2,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.13x = 22,349,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,173.05/7,249.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.02

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