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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,250.52, 10,876.20 and 2,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,250.52, 10,876.20 and 2,056 is: 3,084.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,250.52 : 10,876.20 = 2,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,250.52/10,876.20 = 2,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,250.52x = 10,876.20 × 2,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,250.52x = 22,361,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361,467.20/7,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.12

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