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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.53, 10,874.30 and 2,054.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.53, 10,874.30 and 2,054.73 is: 3,082.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.53 : 10,874.30 = 2,054.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.53/10,874.30 = 2,054.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.53x = 10,874.30 × 2,054.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.53x = 22,343,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,740.17/7,249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.10

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