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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.44, 10,870.88 and 2,054.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.44, 10,870.88 and 2,054.08 is: 3,080.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.44 : 10,870.88 = 2,054.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.44/10,870.88 = 2,054.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.44x = 10,870.88 × 2,054.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.44x = 22,329,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,657.19/7,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.19

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