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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,078.58, 5,628.56 and 2,310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,078.58, 5,628.56 and 2,310.14 is: 3,188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,078.58 : 5,628.56 = 2,310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,078.58/5,628.56 = 2,310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,078.58x = 5,628.56 × 2,310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,078.58x = 13,002,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002,761.60/4,078.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.06

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