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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.44, 10,880.14 and 2,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.44, 10,880.14 and 2,059.32 is: 3,088.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.44 : 10,880.14 = 2,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.44/10,880.14 = 2,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.44x = 10,880.14 × 2,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.44x = 22,405,689.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,689.90/7,253.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.97

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