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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.31, 10,877.29 and 2,056.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.31, 10,877.29 and 2,056.19 is: 3,084.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.31 : 10,877.29 = 2,056.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.31/10,877.29 = 2,056.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.31x = 10,877.29 × 2,056.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.31x = 22,365,774.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,774.93/7,250.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.80

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