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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.68, 10,879.10 and 2,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.68, 10,879.10 and 2,058.54 is: 3,087.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.68 : 10,879.10 = 2,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.68/10,879.10 = 2,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.68x = 10,879.10 × 2,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.68x = 22,395,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,062.51/7,252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.83

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