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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.46, 10,875.65 and 2,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.46, 10,875.65 and 2,056.34 is: 3,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.46 : 10,875.65 = 2,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.46/10,875.65 = 2,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.46x = 10,875.65 × 2,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.46x = 22,363,969.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,969.46/7,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.49

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