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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.04, 10,879.62 and 2,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.04, 10,879.62 and 2,058.52 is: 3,087.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.04 : 10,879.62 = 2,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.04/10,879.62 = 2,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.04x = 10,879.62 × 2,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.04x = 22,395,915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,915.36/7,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.37

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