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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.46, 10,880.13 and 2,059.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.46, 10,880.13 and 2,059.35 is: 3,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.46 : 10,880.13 = 2,059.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.46/10,880.13 = 2,059.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.46x = 10,880.13 × 2,059.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.46x = 22,405,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,995.72/7,253.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.01

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