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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.78, 10,882.56 and 2,061.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.78, 10,882.56 and 2,061.06 is: 3,091.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.78 : 10,882.56 = 2,061.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.78/10,882.56 = 2,061.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.78x = 10,882.56 × 2,061.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.78x = 22,429,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,609.11/7,254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.70

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