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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.86, 10,879.39 and 2,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.86, 10,879.39 and 2,058.74 is: 3,088.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.86 : 10,879.39 = 2,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.86/10,879.39 = 2,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.86x = 10,879.39 × 2,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.86x = 22,397,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397,780.97/7,252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.13

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