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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,254.90, 10,879.11 and 2,059.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,254.90, 10,879.11 and 2,059.56 is: 3,088.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,254.90 : 10,879.11 = 2,059.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,254.90/10,879.11 = 2,059.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,254.90x = 10,879.11 × 2,059.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,254.90x = 22,406,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406,179.79/7,254.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.42

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