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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,252.96, 10,879.40 and 2,058.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,252.96, 10,879.40 and 2,058.84 is: 3,088.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,252.96 : 10,879.40 = 2,058.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,252.96/10,879.40 = 2,058.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,252.96x = 10,879.40 × 2,058.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,252.96x = 22,398,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,943.90/7,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.25

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