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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,258.96, 10,888.39 and 2,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,258.96, 10,888.39 and 2,064.84 is: 3,097.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,258.96 : 10,888.39 = 2,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,258.96/10,888.39 = 2,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,258.96x = 10,888.39 × 2,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,258.96x = 22,482,783.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,482,783.21/7,258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.25

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