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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,249.56, 10,874.40 and 2,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,249.56, 10,874.40 and 2,055.48 is: 3,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,249.56 : 10,874.40 = 2,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,249.56/10,874.40 = 2,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,249.56x = 10,874.40 × 2,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,249.56x = 22,352,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352,111.71/7,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.24

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