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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.63, 10,882.04 and 2,060.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.63, 10,882.04 and 2,060.51 is: 3,090.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.63 : 10,882.04 = 2,060.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.63/10,882.04 = 2,060.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.63x = 10,882.04 × 2,060.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.63x = 22,422,487.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,487.53/7,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.78

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