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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,002.93, 5,522.13 and 2,510.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,002.93, 5,522.13 and 2,510.10 is: 3,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,002.93 : 5,522.13 = 2,510.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,002.93/5,522.13 = 2,510.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,002.93x = 5,522.13 × 2,510.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,002.93x = 13,861,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,861,098.51/4,002.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.74

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