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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,259.58, 10,889.34 and 2,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,259.58, 10,889.34 and 2,065.44 is: 3,098.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,259.58 : 10,889.34 = 2,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,259.58/10,889.34 = 2,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,259.58x = 10,889.34 × 2,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,259.58x = 22,491,278.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491,278.41/7,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.15

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