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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,317.84, 10,974.81 and 2,052.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,317.84, 10,974.81 and 2,052.54 is: 3,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,317.84 : 10,974.81 = 2,052.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,317.84/10,974.81 = 2,052.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,317.84x = 10,974.81 × 2,052.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,317.84x = 22,526,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,526,236.52/7,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.26

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