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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.28, 10,880.46 and 2,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.28, 10,880.46 and 2,060.68 is: 3,090.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.28 : 10,880.46 = 2,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.28/10,880.46 = 2,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.28x = 10,880.46 × 2,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.28x = 22,421,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421,146.31/7,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.75

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