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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.65, 10,879.38 and 2,058.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.65, 10,879.38 and 2,058.93 is: 3,088.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.65 : 10,879.38 = 2,058.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.65/10,879.38 = 2,058.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.65x = 10,879.38 × 2,058.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.65x = 22,399,881.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,881.86/7,252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.51

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