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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.61, 10,882.01 and 2,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.61, 10,882.01 and 2,060.48 is: 3,090.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.61 : 10,882.01 = 2,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.61/10,882.01 = 2,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.61x = 10,882.01 × 2,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.61x = 22,422,196.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,196.32/7,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.75

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