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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.40, 10,877.40 and 2,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.40, 10,877.40 and 2,056.26 is: 3,084.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.40 : 10,877.40 = 2,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.40/10,877.40 = 2,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.40x = 10,877.40 × 2,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.40x = 22,366,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366,762.52/7,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.90

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