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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.11, 10,879.76 and 2,058.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.11, 10,879.76 and 2,058.98 is: 3,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.11 : 10,879.76 = 2,058.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.11/10,879.76 = 2,058.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.11x = 10,879.76 × 2,058.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.11x = 22,401,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401,240.59/7,253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.50

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