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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,253.48, 10,880.33 and 2,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,253.48, 10,880.33 and 2,059.36 is: 3,089.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,253.48 : 10,880.33 = 2,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,253.48/10,880.33 = 2,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,253.48x = 10,880.33 × 2,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,253.48x = 22,406,478.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406,478.89/7,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.06

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